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2012 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,648 mi
Last recorded92,648 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 XML
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 92,648 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 92,648 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 78,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 75,711 miles

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,787 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 65,786 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre has a flat point below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower section of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 54,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 52,510 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Trim missing. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,150 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 45,220 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,084 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,450 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,525 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 21,045 miles

NSF tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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AU12 XML is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 XML, 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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AU12 XML is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 8 March 2012.

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