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PK12 VXT

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,879 mi
Last recorded95,879 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 VXT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 95,879 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 95,877 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 91,229 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,786 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 83,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,115 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,475 miles

Offside Front tyre beginning to wear low

Offside Rear Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake sensor wire , warning light is illuminated (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,043 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not delivering fluid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces of discs are in very poor condition, pad isnt working on much of the disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps r/h lamp not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 52,541 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 37,794 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 30,350 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 22,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 22,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 14,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 14,533 miles

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 VXT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

PK12 VXT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 July 2012.

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