2012 Suzuki Jimny · 2,959 MOT tests
2012 Suzuki Jimny reliability
2012 Suzuki Jimnys fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 22 Jimny years (2,959 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- 25.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Suzuki Jimnys: 30.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 51,354
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,959
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 11.2% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki Jimny
Fail rate by area
- Brakes11.2%
- Suspension10.1%
- Lights and electrics5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Tyres1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.14%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake efficiency below minimum 4.26%
The brakes are not stopping the car effectively enough, a serious safety risk that needs urgent repair before driving.
Service brakes uneven across an axle 3.14%
One wheel is braking much less than its pair, so the car may pull to one side and stop poorly.
Position lamp not working 2.64%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.76%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.96%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.25%) · Fuel pipes starting to corrode (4.46%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.28%)
Other years
Every Suzuki Jimny year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Suzuki Jimny reliable?
2012 Suzuki Jimnys fail 25.5% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 22 Jimny years (2,959 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Suzuki Jimny MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.14% of tests), service brake efficiency below minimum (4.26% of tests), service brakes uneven across an axle (3.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Suzuki Jimny have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Suzuki Jimny shows 51,354 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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