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SP12 RTX

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

43,506 mi
Last recorded43,506 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RTX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 43,506 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 42,866 miles

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 25 Oct 2024 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 26 Oct 2023 41,307 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 41,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 40,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill and floor corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wing corroded

Offside Front Inner sill and floor corroded

Offside Rear Inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 13 Oct 2021 39,563 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 14 Oct 2020 38,706 miles

Both front breather hoses corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear seats folded away at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking on tread and sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wall lightly cracked

rear tyre treads cracking and walls perishing

Fail 23 Oct 2019 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre wall lightly cracked

rear tyre treads cracking and walls perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,638 miles

rear tyre walls lightly cracking

rear tyres treads cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2018 32,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

nearside front-nearside rear-offside rear tyre walls lightly cracking

rear tyres treads cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2017 26,723 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 26,719 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 18,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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SP12 RTX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,581 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 RTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP12 RTX registered?

SP12 RTX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SP12 RTX safe to buy?

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