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GU12 CXZ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,425 mi
Last recorded88,425 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CXZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 88,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 88,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,417 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 88,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 85,717 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 85,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed white smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 85,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 79,466 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 74,123 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,111 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 74,111 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,603 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear BADLY cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 64,605 miles

175/65/R15/84H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm & cracking.

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 64,605 miles

175/65/R15/84H. Fronts 3mm. Rears 4mm & cracking.

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps RB239 bulb replaced. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,713 miles

175/65/R15/84H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 4mm, with some age cracking.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,713 miles

175/65/R15/84H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 4mm, with some age cracking.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Bosch 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,713 miles

175/65/R15/84H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 4mm and have age cracking.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,713 miles

175/65/R15/84H. Fronts 4mm. Rears 4mm and have age cracking.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" Bosch fitted, due to original being torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 43,563 miles

175/65/R15/84H. OF 5 OR 5 NR 4 NF 5mm.

Pass 17 Sep 2016 24,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 24,620 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,285 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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GU12 CXZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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 GU12 CXZ, 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 GU12 CXZ registered?

GU12 CXZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 6 March 2012.

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