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HY12 GBE

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,933 mi
Last recorded105,933 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GBE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 105,933 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,039 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 103,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 102,136 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside front rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 100,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 100,041 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 86,522 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four links have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock top mount slight play

slight oil leak from front

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,953 miles

emission test wont register

Pass 25 May 2019 63,323 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 54,842 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 44,764 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 38,054 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 38,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rd48 (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rd45 (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 34,430 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,391 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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HY12 GBE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HY12 GBE, 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 HY12 GBE registered?

HY12 GBE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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