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E3 DDJ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,707 mi
Last recorded33,707 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DDJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 33,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Fronts and Brake Pipe Unions (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Inner Rear Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 33,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 32,491 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 32,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,665 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 30,664 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 27,644 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 26,309 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced a few LEDs inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 26,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced a few LEDs inop (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 24,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 22,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 20,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 17,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 13,660 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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E3 DDJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 E3 DDJ, 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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E3 DDJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 16 July 2012.

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