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EK12 ZWC

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,410 mi
Last recorded83,410 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 83,410 miles

oil level on min

Fail 2 Sep 2025 83,410 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

oil level on min

Pass 3 Sep 2024 78,989 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 67,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 58,425 miles

Offside Front accident damage to bumper

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs starting to lip

rear inner brake pads wearing

tyres wearing on edges - tracking/tyre pressures?

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,406 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eye level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlight mounting bracket broken (previous accident damage) had been bodged with silicone but headlight insecure and also preventing bonnet release from working correctly (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front accident damage to bumper

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs starting to lip

rear inner brake pads wearing

tyres wearing on edges - tracking/tyre pressures?

undertrays fitted

Offside Front accident damage to bumper/headlight preventing correct operation of bonnet release

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,379 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,330 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 39,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,230 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,126 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 9 Feb 2017 28,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 23,963 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 19,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,240 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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EK12 ZWC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZWC, 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 EK12 ZWC registered?

EK12 ZWC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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