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WK12 YRO

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,277 mi
Last recorded121,277 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 YRO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,277 miles

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

Offside Front Driver side bonnet catch inoperative but passenger side holding bonnet secure

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 111,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 100,894 miles

N/s/f c.v boot inner clip loose.

Rear brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 89,316 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Slight dampness both front shockabsorbers.

Fail 16 Mar 2022 89,316 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Slight dampness both front shockabsorbers.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,536 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/s/f tyre tread getting close to legal limit./

Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,971 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn uneven and low in places on inner edge.

Grease around n/s/f outer c.v boot.

Fail 16 Mar 2020 65,970 miles

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

Both rear tyres heavily worn uneven and low in places on inner edge.

Grease around n/s/f outer c.v boot.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,637 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 56,637 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 53,063 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,677 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,925 miles

N/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished and covered in grease but no hole at time of test.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 26,925 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

N/s/f outer c.v boot heavily perished and covered in grease but no hole at time of test.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 7,775 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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WK12 YRO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK12 YRO, 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 WK12 YRO registered?

WK12 YRO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 27 March 2012.

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