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A5 XYX

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,879 mi
Last recorded56,879 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XYX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 56,879 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 56,872 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,368 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 49,289 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 45,368 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 42,738 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 42,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,436 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2020 38,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2019 35,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 31,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 27,059 miles

Nearside Front run flat tyre fitted others are not

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to crack

Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald and inner edge low

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 27,059 miles

Nearside Front run flat tyre fitted others are not

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre valve starting to crack

Offside Front outer edge of tyre tread bald and inner edge low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 23,279 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,025 miles

nsf tyre balding on outer and inner edges

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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A5 XYX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 XYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 XYX registered?

A5 XYX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 17 August 2012.

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