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YC12 YUJ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,065 mi
Last recorded110,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YUJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 110,065 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,776 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 89,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 87,548 miles

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

brake service light on dash

Pass 18 Dec 2021 81,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper brake light inoperative

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light 2 bulbs does not work (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light stays on dash

Fail 15 Dec 2021 81,557 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe flexible joint blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper brake light inoperative

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level brake light 2 bulbs does not work (4.3.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light stays on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2020 76,520 miles

Bonnet latch in side car faulty

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,599 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 57,011 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 31,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 YUJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YUJ, 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 YUJ registered?

YC12 YUJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 10 May 2012.

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