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WU12 JWY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,771 mi
Last recorded89,771 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 JWY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 89,771 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,861 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 166,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 157,073 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 146,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 132,565 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 132,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 120,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 120,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 106,639 miles

offside rear brake disc rusty

slight judder from front brake discs

Fail 9 Mar 2019 106,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear brake disc rusty

slight judder from front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2018 91,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,817 miles

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 48,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Wiper starting to split.

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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WU12 JWY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU12 JWY, 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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WU12 JWY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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