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LY12 DME

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,771 mi
Last recorded104,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 DME
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,771 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 103,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front sub-frame undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2025 103,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner - chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 98,451 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 98,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 92,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 75,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,181 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,343 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 26,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 24,086 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,656 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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LY12 DME is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY12 DME, 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 LY12 DME registered?

LY12 DME is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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