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WJ12 ZKU

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,646 mi
Last recorded56,646 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZKU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 56,646 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 53,528 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,589 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 47,880 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 45,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 41,934 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 36,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 31,702 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 31,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 24,952 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,030 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 22,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,660 miles

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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WJ12 ZKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ12 ZKU, 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 WJ12 ZKU registered?

WJ12 ZKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 11 May 2012.

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