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AO12 AXR

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,694 mi
Last recorded47,694 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 AXR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 47,694 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 47,068 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 47,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 46,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/4517 rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and inner edge slick (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 41,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 39,397 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 35,570 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 29,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 29,761 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 22,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,968 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,295 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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AO12 AXR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO12 AXR, 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

How do I check the history of AO12 AXR?

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What year was AO12 AXR registered?

AO12 AXR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AO12 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 AXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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