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NO55 MAS

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,359 mi
Last recorded105,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO55 MAS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,359 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 102,036 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 98,466 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 93,807 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 88,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,774 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 83,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,232 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 63,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 43,509 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 25,194 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 9,717 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 9,717 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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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NO55 MAS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NO55 MAS, 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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What year was NO55 MAS registered?

NO55 MAS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is NO55 MAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO55 MAS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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