2012 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · KM61 DTK
2012 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 64,252 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM61 DTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 64,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM61 DTK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Suzuki Jimny (KM61 DTK) between April 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
KM61 DTK Mileage History
- 12/04/202359,850 mi
- 14/06/202461,165 mi+1,315 mi
- 18/06/202461,165 mi
- 07/08/202564,249 mi+3,084 mi
- 15/08/202564,252 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,879 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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