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YB12 WHV

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,656 mi
Last recorded86,656 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WHV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,656 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 65,847 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 44,614 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm front and back tires all 4 sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 42,371 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,387 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 41,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 38,173 miles

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2019 32,857 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 22,519 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 15,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 13,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 11,190 miles

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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YB12 WHV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red 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 (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YB12 WHV, 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 YB12 WHV registered?

YB12 WHV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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