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WF12 KJN

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,288 mi
Last recorded132,288 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 KJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 132,288 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 121,456 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 121,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 104,400 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 104,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe near fuel tank attached to chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 103,019 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Jul 2020 92,724 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,411 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear tyres becoming perished

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,373 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats down

Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cracking allround

Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s/f tyre cracking allround

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 54,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,607 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 50,605 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play king pin (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,183 miles

both rear wheel bearings seem a little noisey when rotated

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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WF12 KJN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF12 KJN, 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 WF12 KJN registered?

WF12 KJN is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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