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VE12 VAV

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,022 mi
Last recorded49,022 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VAV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 49,022 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 44,898 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 41,883 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 38,185 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 38,185 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 34,288 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 31,739 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 27,770 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 23,502 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,566 miles

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

Nearside front tyre de-void tread on inside edge

Offside front tyre de-void tread on inside edge

Pass 3 Jul 2015 12,851 miles

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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VE12 VAV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VE12 VAV, 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 VE12 VAV registered?

VE12 VAV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VE12 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 VAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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