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CY12 AXW

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,669 mi
Last recorded124,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 AXW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 124,669 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly worn

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear jacking mount areas are corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 122,851 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,423 miles

Brake pad warning light

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 120,423 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 117,047 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Orange parking brake light on

Pass 21 Dec 2021 114,201 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 109,751 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 99,880 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Number plate lamp INOP x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 56,020 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2017 56,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2016 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some vehicle components

Pass 14 May 2015 25,434 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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CY12 AXW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CY12 AXW, 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 CY12 AXW registered?

CY12 AXW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 17 May 2012.

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