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YA12 YED

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,901 mi
Last recorded78,901 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YED
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 78,901 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 78,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 77,379 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 70,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,721 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,584 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 60,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 50,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,115 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 39,115 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,656 miles

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

there are some led's not working in the high level lamp

Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,524 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm. only just mot pass at this time, advise attention

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 YED is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YED, 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 YED registered?

YA12 YED is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YA12 YED safe to buy?

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