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SV12 WVG

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,365 mi
Last recorded30,365 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 30,365 miles

vehicle body/chassis corroding but undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2026 30,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside 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))

vehicle body/chassis corroding but undersealed

Pass 26 May 2025 29,544 miles
Fail 26 May 2025 29,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 28,583 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

O/S/F transfer box mount corroded (weak, but still secure)

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

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

front vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2024 28,583 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F transfer box mount corroded (weak, but still secure)

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

front vacuum pipes heavily corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,990 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 27,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint on front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 25,622 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 24,222 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 24,201 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 21,815 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 21,813 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (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))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 17,843 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 14,226 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 9,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 8,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,990 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 WVG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVG, 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 SV12 WVG registered?

SV12 WVG is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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