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VE12 ZGK

2012 Suzuki Jimny

White Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 96,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 87,791 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes undersealed

rear brake back plates corroded

vehicle chassis undersealed

vehicle under body undersealed

Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,738 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 70,438 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,091 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 60,674 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 60,674 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,604 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 55,604 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 52,197 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,858 miles

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

SCRATCHES ON WINDSCREEN

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,491 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 18,979 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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VE12 ZGK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in White with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE12 ZGK, 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 VE12 ZGK registered?

VE12 ZGK is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is VE12 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 ZGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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