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HY12 HDA

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,378 mi
Last recorded77,378 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 HDA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall/edge/has deep cuts

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 77,359 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall/edge/has deep cuts

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 73,928 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 10 Jun 2023 69,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,641 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 56,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 50,939 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 50,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 43,270 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 43,268 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 34,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,682 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HDA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

HY12 HDA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HY12 HDA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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