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KW12 EWB

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,461 mi
Last recorded138,461 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 EWB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,461 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 123,600 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 111,161 miles

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

windscreen broken but not obstruction drivers site

Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,589 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 106,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 76,964 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 76,964 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 76,015 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 71,073 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,073 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 28,183 miles

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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KW12 EWB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW12 EWB, 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 KW12 EWB registered?

KW12 EWB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 28 June 2012.

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