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RE12 KKV

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,514 mi
Last recorded120,514 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 KKV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 120,514 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 115,120 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 111,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 111,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 102,819 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 102,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Replaced H4 headlamp bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 93,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 87,245 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,166 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 73,875 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,193 miles

Zero emissions too clean

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,539 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Under trays obscuring some under side components

Fail 29 Apr 2016 59,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Under trays obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 52,289 miles

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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RE12 KKV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RE12 KKV, 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 RE12 KKV registered?

RE12 KKV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 28 April 2012.

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