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GL12 SXV

2012 Mini Mini

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,252 mi
Last recorded33,252 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini52,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 SXV
MakeMini
ModelMini
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 33,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2025 30,843 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 30,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,432 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 25,097 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,168 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,377 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2018 19,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 17,352 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2016 14,875 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2015 12,588 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini?

Based on 7,810,223 MOT tests across 431,433 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,948
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
431,433
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 171,748
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 121,398
Brake pipe excessively corroded 109,160
Registration plate lamp not working 77,298
position lamp(s) not working 76,171
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GL12 SXV is a 2012 Mini Mini in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 52,460 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 171,748 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL12 SXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL12 SXV registered?

GL12 SXV is a 2012 Mini Mini, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is GL12 SXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 SXV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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