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RE12 VYB

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,277 mi
Last recorded65,277 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 VYB
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,277 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside also corrosion offside rear inner sill and surounding area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 61,336 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also slight corrosion mount prescribed area's (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 58,212 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 58,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to cords/showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to/showing cords inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 51,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm lowest point outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 49,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking. tread approx 3.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 49,171 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber deterioration/splitting central area (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing/cracking. tread approx 3.5mm lowest point (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 46,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread ? tyre wet and grit in cut so sure 100% if reached cords but possable) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm lowest point and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 3mm lowest points (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,611 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 37,611 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 27,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,281 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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RE12 VYB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE12 VYB, 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 RE12 VYB registered?

RE12 VYB is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 May 2012.

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The MOT history for RE12 VYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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