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CT12 AUJ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,339 mi
Last recorded125,339 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 AUJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,339 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 125,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 114,556 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 108,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,123 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,946 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 3 Sep 2020 64,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,576 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 46,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,866 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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CT12 AUJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CT12 AUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CT12 AUJ registered?

CT12 AUJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is CT12 AUJ safe to buy?

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