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YA12 YKU

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,087 mi
Last recorded46,087 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YKU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 46,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot lock faulty

Pass 8 Oct 2024 44,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,968 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 40,968 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 37,976 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 34,152 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 33,395 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 27,876 miles

Not all brake pads visible

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2017 25,832 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 8 Aug 2017 25,832 miles

Central Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Jul 2016 23,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 21,163 miles

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 YKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

YA12 YKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 6 August 2012.

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