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AN12 LOZ

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,063 mi
Last recorded85,063 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN12 LOZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,063 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 82,728 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,908 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 74,928 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,274 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 66,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 63,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 52,053 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 51,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,448 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too low to be recorded

minor stone chips in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

offside rear and nearside rear tyre has a nail/screw

Fail 7 Jun 2018 41,444 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively stretched due to offside rear coil spring broken stretching brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too low to be recorded

minor stone chips in windscreen but does not affect drivers view of the road

offside rear and nearside rear tyre has a nail/screw

Pass 6 Jun 2017 35,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 21,616 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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AN12 LOZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black 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 AN12 LOZ, 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 AN12 LOZ registered?

AN12 LOZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 June 2012.

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