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SP12 RUA

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

28,097 mi
Last recorded28,097 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 RUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 28,097 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 28,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 25,272 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 25,272 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Reservoir empty (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 21,436 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 21,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 18,144 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 18,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 17,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 16,488 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 13,805 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 11,618 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 8,990 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 8,990 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 7,347 miles

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 RUA is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP12 RUA registered?

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

Is SP12 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 RUA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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