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FY12 TLX

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,997 mi
Last recorded115,997 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 TLX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 115,997 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 115,997 miles

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,323 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 113,323 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 107,384 miles

Nearside Front Pad wear indicator wiring disconnected

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Water in lamp unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 102,098 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 102,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 94,573 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 82,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,610 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 73,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 68,694 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 27 Jun 2018 58,418 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,418 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Offside - 225/45/17 & nearside - 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,592 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 47,592 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 35,857 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp stop lams is not conekt (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge 0.0mm to 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge 0.0mm to 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 35,857 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp not working 50% (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge 0.0mm to 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edge 0.0mm to 0.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 24,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY12 TLX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FY12 TLX, 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 FY12 TLX registered?

FY12 TLX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is FY12 TLX safe to buy?

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