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AK12 VHL

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VHL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 117,210 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 115,808 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 115,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,394 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 114,394 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 109,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner tread area + flat spots. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 106,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 104,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,824 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 97,594 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 94,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,836 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to rear

o/s/r light lense cracked/broken

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2015 84,203 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage to rear

o/s/r light lense cracked/broken

rear brake discs have slight corrosion

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 VHL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHL, 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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AK12 VHL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 14 May 2012.

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