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WL12 JKY

2012 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,875 mi
Last recorded34,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Suzuki Jimny38,581 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 JKY
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 34,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 33,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 32,630 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,700 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 29,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 27,941 miles

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

Offside Front tyre almost cracked /perished not to chords yet.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 26,241 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))

Rear + offside front tyres starting to crack + perish.

Pass 9 Jul 2018 24,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm far outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 24,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm far outside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 17,398 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,362 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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WL12 JKY is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WL12 JKY, 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 WL12 JKY registered?

WL12 JKY is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is WL12 JKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 JKY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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