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AK12 EHV

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,612 mi
Last recorded45,612 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 EHV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 45,612 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 43,523 miles

Nearside washer jet slightly miss aligned but meets requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre valve slightly damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,150 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,513 miles

eye level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 21 Mar 2022 38,513 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall as marked 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

eye level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,461 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 29,293 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 27,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,012 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,878 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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AK12 EHV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 EHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK12 EHV registered?

AK12 EHV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 EHV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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