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SM12 NWW

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,569 mi
Last recorded84,569 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NWW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,569 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 84,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 80,221 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,101 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 71,615 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,745 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 65,777 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 62,581 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,461 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 47,883 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

cuts in sidewalls on both rear tyres

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,769 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cuts in sidewalls on both rear tyres

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,895 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,362 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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SM12 NWW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM12 NWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM12 NWW registered?

SM12 NWW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is SM12 NWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 NWW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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