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SM12 NXD

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,734 mi
Last recorded115,734 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NXD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 115,734 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 114,722 miles

undertrays/outersill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,284 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 114,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 107,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under body surface rust

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,892 miles

under carriage surface rust sills and under tray fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2022 98,892 miles

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

under carriage surface rust sills and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 91,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 86,413 miles

Clutch slave pipe corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 86,413 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch slave pipe corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 76,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,756 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 70,756 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 57,622 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

nearside front brake pad warning sensor wire broken

Pass 6 May 2016 46,017 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 46,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 31,752 miles

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

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 NXD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NXD, 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 NXD registered?

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

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