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EK12 VKF

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VKF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,455 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 72,069 miles

Suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 23 Mar 2024 66,930 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 66,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,887 miles

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2023 66,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining detached from metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining detached from metal backing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2022 63,738 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 63,738 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 59,437 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 23 Mar 2020 52,925 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,800 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,800 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,975 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2016 32,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 25,424 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EK12 VKF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK12 VKF, 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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EK12 VKF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 3 April 2012.

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