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WJ12 VSA

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,319 mi
Last recorded16,319 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VSA
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 16,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 16,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 15,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 15,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 15,056 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 14,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 14,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 14,206 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 14,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 13,503 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 12,326 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 10,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 8,202 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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WJ12 VSA is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WJ12 VSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ12 VSA registered?

WJ12 VSA is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is WJ12 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 VSA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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