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SO62 HLW

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,296 mi
Last recorded95,296 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 HLW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 92,786 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 92,786 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,023 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener placed on passenger seat (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,774 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 83,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 DOT 3719 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit inner edge 205/45/17 dot 3719 Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,214 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak. engine area. need further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre dot code 15. 205/45/17

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2020 72,099 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 62,110 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 49,481 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 37,623 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 37,623 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,137 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 27,137 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 19,784 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 19,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner raised edge (4.1.E.1)

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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SO62 HLW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SO62 HLW, 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 SO62 HLW registered?

SO62 HLW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 24 September 2012.

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