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VK12 PHY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,178 mi
Last recorded30,178 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 PHY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 30,178 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 26,135 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 22,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 22,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 19,361 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 17,606 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 15,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 15,342 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 12,060 miles

Nearside Front cut in side wall

Pass 20 May 2016 9,136 miles

Nearside Rear cut in outer tyre wall (not showing cord)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 4,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 3,979 miles

small cut in outter side wall on n/s rear tyre

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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VK12 PHY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK12 PHY, 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 VK12 PHY registered?

VK12 PHY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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