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HY12 HFU

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 HFU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,302 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

emissions too clean for emissions machine

Fail 17 Oct 2023 88,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean for emissions machine

Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,105 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 81,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front o/s upper windscreen showing signs of a small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,804 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 74,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,792 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 67,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 57,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 57,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 43,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,408 miles

Offside Front Outer nail in tyre

Fail 1 Jul 2016 31,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre out of shape

offside rear inner tyre out of shape

Fail 26 Jun 2015 21,610 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre out of shape

offside rear inner tyre out of shape

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 HFU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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 HFU, 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.

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What year was HY12 HFU registered?

HY12 HFU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 June 2012.

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