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AK12 GXV

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,592 mi
Last recorded73,592 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GXV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 73,592 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 73,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 63,247 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,263 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 51,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,292 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,460 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 31,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 20,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,349 miles

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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AK12 GXV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black 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 (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 GXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 GXV registered?

AK12 GXV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 GXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 GXV 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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