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Y66 FAT

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,573 mi
Last recorded53,573 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 FAT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 53,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 47,658 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 44,904 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 43,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 41,140 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 40,003 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 39,246 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2018 37,747 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 33,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,886 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 20,815 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,767 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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Y66 FAT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y66 FAT, 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 Y66 FAT registered?

Y66 FAT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is Y66 FAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y66 FAT shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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