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DG12 YEX

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,206 mi
Last recorded61,206 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 YEX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 61,206 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 61,203 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 55,410 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 50,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 40,830 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 40,830 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,694 miles

off side front wish bone rear bush soft

Pass 25 Sep 2018 35,495 miles

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

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

light corrosion near side rear brake disc

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,533 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,533 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 31,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 28,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 25,275 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer and inner edge

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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DG12 YEX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG12 YEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG12 YEX registered?

DG12 YEX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is DG12 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 YEX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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