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EA12 FHL

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,723 mi
Last recorded115,723 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 FHL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,723 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 115,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 95,313 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 80,905 miles

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

alternator belt and water pump pulley cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2022 65,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 53,369 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 53,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,804 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 46,330 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2018 41,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 29,712 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,172 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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EA12 FHL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EA12 FHL, 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 EA12 FHL registered?

EA12 FHL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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