2012 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · SM12 FHB

This vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate from February 2026, but the history reveals a concerning pattern of structural decay and mechanical neglect. Just one month prior to passing, the car failed heavily on safety-critical items including brake efficiency, seatbelt integrity, and engine management lights. The most serious risk involves the chassis structure. In January 2026, the tester recorded that the vehicle structure was inadequately repaired with significantly reduced rigidity under the foot wells and outriggers. While the subsequent test notes repairs were made and rigidity was not significantly reduced, the presence of heavy underseal covering these areas makes independent verification difficult. This suggests a history of serious corrosion that has required major intervention. Corrosion is the dominant theme across all records. Brake pipes and fuel pipes have been flagged as corroded since 2023, often noted as covered in grease. Grease is frequently used to mask rust on brake lines rather than fix it, posing a potential hydraulic failure risk. General corrosion on the underside and sills has been persistent, progressing from advisory levels to failure standards within a year.