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CB12 JEZ

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,264 mi
Last recorded114,264 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB12 JEZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,264 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 112,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 112,924 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 110,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 106,399 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 106,399 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 102,573 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 102,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 91,436 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,779 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 84,779 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected siezed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 70,311 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner shoulder wear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,690 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,575 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,395 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jun 2014 19,967 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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CB12 JEZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CB12 JEZ, 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 CB12 JEZ registered?

CB12 JEZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for CB12 JEZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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