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Y19 HEA

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 HEA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 93,030 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,234 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 89,519 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 76,324 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 62,114 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 61,695 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 56,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 56,770 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 49,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,450 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lip on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing out of shape

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

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Mar 2017 43,450 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavy lip on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing out of shape

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

Rear tyres splitting between tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,664 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring certain testable components

n/s/r brake shows a slight bind

n/s/r tyre shows multiple small cuts

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Mar 2015 25,808 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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Y19 HEA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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 Y19 HEA, 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 Y19 HEA registered?

Y19 HEA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 21 March 2012.

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