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NL12 YSJ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,560 mi
Last recorded91,560 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YSJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 91,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 91,537 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid section sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level stop lamp inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both NS/OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,249 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 86,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,473 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 75,473 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 54,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 54,105 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,869 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,756 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 43,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,751 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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NL12 YSJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 YSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL12 YSJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 17 April 2012.

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