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YA12 XAK

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

47,058 mi
Last recorded47,058 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XAK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,058 miles

Low engine oil level.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 42,967 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 39,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 36,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 36,417 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 32,148 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 32,148 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 27,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 23,104 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 May 2018 19,014 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 13,753 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 13,609 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2016 12,051 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 10,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YA12 XAK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YA12 XAK, 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 YA12 XAK registered?

YA12 XAK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is YA12 XAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 XAK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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