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NJ12 NUA

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,643 mi
Last recorded160,643 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NUA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 160,643 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 156,856 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 147,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 136,840 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 136,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 129,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 125,791 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 112,471 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 112,471 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 96,469 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 96,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 79,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,825 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 13 May 2016 60,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2015 45,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 45,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NJ12 NUA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ12 NUA, 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 NJ12 NUA registered?

NJ12 NUA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is NJ12 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ12 NUA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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