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T8 VAP

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

58,812 mi
Last recorded58,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 VAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 58,812 miles

Front both sides front suspension pipes corroded

Offside both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Offside both metal ridged brake pipes corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded holed

Pass 11 Jul 2025 53,790 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 48,645 miles

both sides front axle hub metal breather pipes excessively corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded getting weak

Fail 1 Jul 2024 48,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both sides front axle hub metal breather pipes excessively corroded

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded getting weak

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 39,627 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 34,189 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 22,392 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 16,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,645 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 11,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 10,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 9,062 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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T8 VAP is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T8 VAP, 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 T8 VAP registered?

T8 VAP is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is T8 VAP safe to buy?

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