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SP12 RUH

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,146 mi
Last recorded85,146 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,146 miles

Chassis corroded/undersealed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Chassis corroded/undersealed

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 78,610 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Down pipes ()

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Dec 2023 74,499 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 74,189 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside but not excessive

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 74,179 miles

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

General corrosion to underside but not excessive

Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,271 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under car is corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2022 70,270 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under car is corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 64,733 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear bearings ? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 61,754 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 61,754 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 57,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 33,771 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,294 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 20,294 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 18,469 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,956 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 RUH is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

SP12 RUH is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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