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FD12 HXO

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,148 mi
Last recorded92,148 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 HXO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 92,148 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 90,019 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,990 miles

Underseal applied

Fail 29 Aug 2023 85,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underseal applied

Pass 7 Apr 2022 83,662 miles

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

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))

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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,583 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,942 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 67,483 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 67,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,635 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Apr 2017 57,626 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Apr 2016 45,267 miles

nail in offside front tyre

offside front fog lamp insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in offside front tyre

offside front fog lamp insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,666 miles

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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FD12 HXO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FD12 HXO, 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 FD12 HXO registered?

FD12 HXO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 25 May 2012.

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