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NL12 YUF

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

58,986 mi
Last recorded58,986 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YUF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 58,986 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 58,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 57,392 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 53,284 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 51,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 47,971 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 45,852 miles

All tyres have wear to outer edges

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing bushes have slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 17 Jan 2019 43,329 miles

ADVICE EDGES OFF FRONT TYRES WEARING

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,983 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 38,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 38,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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NL12 YUF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL12 YUF, 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 NL12 YUF registered?

NL12 YUF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is NL12 YUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 YUF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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