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YC12 TNX

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,889 mi
Last recorded83,889 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TNX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 83,889 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 83,889 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 79,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 76,186 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 8 Mar 2023 71,986 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 59,145 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 53,581 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,567 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 46,939 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,742 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 45,481 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,217 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,858 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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YC12 TNX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver 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 YC12 TNX, 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 YC12 TNX registered?

YC12 TNX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 24 May 2012.

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