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J15 UDY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,139 mi
Last recorded56,139 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 UDY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,139 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 56,102 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 53,233 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 48,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 45,488 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 45,472 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 42,516 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 42,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 39,195 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 37,146 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 33,493 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,657 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 23,793 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 18,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 13,133 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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J15 UDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 J15 UDY, 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 J15 UDY registered?

J15 UDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is J15 UDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J15 UDY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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