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ST12 HHC

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 HHC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 52,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 51,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 50,563 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 49,443 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,410 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 47,514 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 32,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,522 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 30,222 miles

Coolant leak water pump leaking ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 20,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is starting to perish.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Starting to corrode on the edges. (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 14,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 13,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 May 2015 13,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer tread

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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ST12 HHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ST12 HHC, 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 ST12 HHC registered?

ST12 HHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is ST12 HHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 HHC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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