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YB12 WJX

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WJX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 106,100 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 104,118 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 104,118 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 101,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 97,985 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted brake binding (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 94,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 94,317 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 89,365 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 86,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 84,208 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,864 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,040 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre sidewall

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 43,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid topped up (8.2.3)

Nearside Front cut to tyre sidewall

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 21,995 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,106 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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YB12 WJX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YB12 WJX, 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 YB12 WJX registered?

YB12 WJX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 28 June 2012.

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