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PK12 OPY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,388 mi
Last recorded124,388 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 OPY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 124,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2026 124,388 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working Bulb unit rotten light unit full of water (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Bulb unit rotten light unit full of water (4.6.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to bulb (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Body side (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded And shock absorber corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 108,123 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 104,840 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 104,840 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 101,668 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 98,864 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 97,771 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,745 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 85,768 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 74,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 74,908 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,237 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,779 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 36,248 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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PK12 OPY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Green with a 1,598cc diesel 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 PK12 OPY, 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 PK12 OPY registered?

PK12 OPY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 2 June 2012.

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