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LC12 OSK

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,849 mi
Last recorded138,849 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 OSK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2024 138,849 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 133,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre low on edges

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

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 4 Sep 2023 133,920 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Fouled by broken spring (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Fouled by broken spring (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on dash

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre low on edges

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

Traction control light on dash

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 4 Mar 2022 123,480 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 123,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,155 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,155 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake light on

Fail 18 Dec 2020 114,026 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake wear indicator light illuminated, OSR break wear wire broken.

Front 1 x new brake disc fitted to OSF.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 May 2019 101,664 miles

Front Wipers smears

Nearside Front Shock absorber damp

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has play

Offside Front Tyre 2.2mm / worn on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has play

Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,091 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 67,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 32,870 miles

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

Tyre pressure moniotoring warning light on

Fail 22 May 2015 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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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LC12 OSK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LC12 OSK, 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 LC12 OSK registered?

LC12 OSK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 June 2012.

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