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FV12 OMB

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,485 mi
Last recorded135,485 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 OMB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 135,485 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 135,485 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,794 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 131,794 miles

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 126,085 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 126,085 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 119,715 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 113,224 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 113,222 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 100,974 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 92,073 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 76,509 miles

Brake fluid around wheel no brake fluid leak under pressure (NEW HOSE FITED )

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit and worn inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2017 76,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge and on legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Brake fluid around wheel no brake fluid leak under pressure (NEW HOSE FITED )

Offside Front Tyre on legal limit and worn inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 68,972 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 59,854 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FV12 OMB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV12 OMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV12 OMB registered?

FV12 OMB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 OMB shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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