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DE12 MOU

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,375 mi
Last recorded62,375 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 MOU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 62,375 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2026 62,375 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 60,115 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 56,288 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 53,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 49,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 47,080 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 45,939 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 45,147 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 45,147 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Rubber mount split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 40,609 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened rubber starting to split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 36,610 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,146 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 29,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 21,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,849 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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DE12 MOU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE12 MOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE12 MOU registered?

DE12 MOU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 April 2012.

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The MOT history for DE12 MOU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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