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EJ12 WTA

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,006 mi
Last recorded66,006 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 WTA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 66,006 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 63,415 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight step on inside edge tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight step on inside edge tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 63,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight step on inside edge tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight step on inside edge tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 57,053 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,197 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 48,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,220 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 35,921 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 31,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 24,109 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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EJ12 WTA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ12 WTA, 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.

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What year was EJ12 WTA registered?

EJ12 WTA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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