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SV12 DVR

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,442 mi
Last recorded27,442 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 DVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 27,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all tyres old

Fail 23 Apr 2026 27,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all tyres old

Pass 2 May 2025 25,925 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 25,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Also leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 24,080 miles

Front exhaust rusting at the front section

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 24,080 miles

Front exhaust rusting at the front section

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 22,535 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 22,427 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 21,563 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

towbar corroded

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 21,525 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at crossmember mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, within mounting area for anti roll bar, towing eye and body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, within mounting area for anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

towbar corroded

undercarrage including various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 19,150 miles

undercarrage including various suspension components rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2019 15,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 12,943 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 12,928 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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,378 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 7,925 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' SMALL STONE CHIP (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 5,624 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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SV12 DVR is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV12 DVR, 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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SV12 DVR is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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