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CP12 DPY

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,448 mi
Last recorded50,448 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DPY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,448 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,097 miles

Rear play/lift in both rear top mount but not excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2023 47,771 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2023 47,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TCA (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 46,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 46,417 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 46,417 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both o/s/f and n/s/f ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall has cut no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off one side loose (0.1 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,699 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working one not working and one flashing in high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 37,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3 to 4 mm /age cracking n/s tyre rubber cut outter s'wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 32,866 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 28,869 miles

2 x Front shock top mounts starting to split

N/S fog light inop.

Fail 11 May 2018 28,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 x Front shock top mounts starting to split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limits (3.5.1g)

N/S fog light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 24,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 18,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,650 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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CP12 DPY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP12 DPY, 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 CP12 DPY registered?

CP12 DPY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 12 May 2012.

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