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AO12 FNK

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,722 mi
Last recorded137,722 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FNK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 137,722 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack around the outer edge tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 May 2026 137,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body section corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack around the outer edge tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 134,660 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 134,648 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 130,161 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 126,498 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 126,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,745 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,297 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,297 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,729 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 105,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 95,529 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,030 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 48,585 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 48,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 26,147 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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AO12 FNK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO12 FNK, 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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AO12 FNK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 March 2012.

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