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2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,982 mi
Last recorded99,982 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 OBD
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,982 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 99,978 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe flange bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,171 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 91,171 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,660 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 78,346 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 71,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 71,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,359 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 55,197 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 45,627 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 38,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)

h/lamps covers fitted

items removed

n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 13 May 2016 38,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

h/lamps covers fitted

items removed

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 14 May 2015 31,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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 OBD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

WF12 OBD is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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The MOT history for WF12 OBD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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