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WK12 VOV

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,684 mi
Last recorded41,684 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 VOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 41,684 miles

various pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2026 41,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various pipes corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2025 41,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 4 Mar 2024 40,492 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 38,768 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,593 miles

Rear seatbelts not checked (Dog guard on place)

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 37,593 miles

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

Rear seatbelts not checked (Dog guard on place)

Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,361 miles

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

Unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts due to dog guard.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 36,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to inspect rear seats and seat belts due to dog guard.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 35,261 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,326 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 30,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 28,022 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 21,452 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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WK12 VOV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 VOV, 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 WK12 VOV registered?

WK12 VOV is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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