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C13 SAL

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,982 mi
Last recorded75,982 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SAL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,982 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,716 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 73,686 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 73,686 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 72,256 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,407 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 66,666 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,731 miles

195/55/R16/87H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

195/55/R16/87H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 3mm.

Pass 9 May 2016 59,847 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,594 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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C13 SAL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C13 SAL, 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.

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What year was C13 SAL registered?

C13 SAL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is C13 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 SAL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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