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ST12 UOL

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,365 mi
Last recorded48,365 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 UOL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 48,365 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 48,336 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Various underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2024 47,518 miles

front subframe corrosion

Fail 20 May 2024 47,518 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front subframe corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 45,282 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 37,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 33,544 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 30,829 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,786 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 10,385 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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ST12 UOL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ST12 UOL, 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 ST12 UOL registered?

ST12 UOL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is ST12 UOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 UOL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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