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HY12 GBO

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GBO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 76,213 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2025 76,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 74,654 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 71,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 68,909 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 68,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 64,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,400 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 35,574 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,943 miles

Front BOTH SIDES tyres slightly perished

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 21,854 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 21,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 20,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY12 GBO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 GBO, 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 HY12 GBO registered?

HY12 GBO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 5 March 2012.

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