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SO12 WVF

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,004 mi
Last recorded80,004 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 WVF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2024 80,004 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 79,938 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 3rd bake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak and engine noisy (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both front wheels 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both rear wheels one bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connector pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

tyre pressure loss lamp on

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 74,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working frozen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 67,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 59,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 54,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,518 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 32,846 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,162 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2016 21,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

service light is illuminated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 8,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SO12 WVF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SO12 WVF, 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 SO12 WVF registered?

SO12 WVF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 28 March 2012.

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