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OE12 YKM

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,184 mi
Last recorded86,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 YKM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 86,184 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 73,462 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 60,775 miles

both front tyres worn edges

both rear tyres stepped inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 51,576 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 40,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,341 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 25,386 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 22,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 16,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OE12 YKM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE12 YKM, 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 OE12 YKM registered?

OE12 YKM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 9 May 2012.

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