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SV62 AKK

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV62 AKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,313 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 72,076 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 64,180 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear SEATS & BELTS NOT IN USE (guard & liner fitted)

Fail 10 Feb 2022 64,036 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.194 LIMIT IS 1.030 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation NOT LOCKING (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear SEATS & BELTS NOT IN USE (guard & liner fitted)

Pass 29 Jan 2021 54,966 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective BROKEN ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 54,966 miles

Central Gearbox mounting defective BROKEN ()

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking AT CONNECTION TO STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,527 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test LINNER & DOG GUARD FITTED ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 49,527 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test LINNER & DOG GUARD FITTED ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 40,236 miles

Front FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PIPES VERY RUSTY

Fail 12 Feb 2019 40,236 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Front FOUR WHEEL DRIVE PIPES VERY RUSTY

Pass 28 Feb 2018 30,907 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISED ON SIDE WALLS

Pass 22 Sep 2016 16,354 miles

slight drag on offside front brake

Fail 16 Sep 2016 16,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,030 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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SV62 AKK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SV62 AKK, 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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SV62 AKK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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