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J66 KAG

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,765 mi
Last recorded85,765 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 KAG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 85,765 miles

under tray slight insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2026 85,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under tray slight insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,870 miles

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

both rear tyres are worn to the legal tread depth limit

Pass 16 Feb 2024 72,163 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 60,506 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,888 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 50,292 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low edges

Pass 7 Feb 2019 43,683 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 33,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to 2mm /tyre wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 33,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting close to 2mm /tyre wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 25,142 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 17,946 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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J66 KAG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J66 KAG, 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 J66 KAG registered?

J66 KAG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is J66 KAG safe to buy?

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