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VK12 OKX

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,529 mi
Last recorded76,529 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 OKX
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,529 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front, rear, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 76,529 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working And stop lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel lines corroded

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front, rear, nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 68,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 68,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 64,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats stowed belts not fully tested.

Fail 1 Feb 2023 64,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seats stowed belts not fully tested.

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,051 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 57,050 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering idler . (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,771 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 43,094 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 43,092 miles

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

Offside Front Slight play in steering idler.

Fail 4 Nov 2019 43,092 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal very spongey. (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Slight play in steering idler.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,596 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 28,893 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 22,986 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,675 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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VK12 OKX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK12 OKX, 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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VK12 OKX is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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