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YC12 YXK

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,548 mi
Last recorded120,548 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YXK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 120,548 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 117,374 miles

both rear tyres getting low (3mm

Pass 3 May 2024 111,805 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 105,712 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 105,712 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 100,458 miles

o/s/r coil spring starting to corrode

rear suspension starting to corrode

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Fail 29 Apr 2022 100,415 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

o/s/r coil spring starting to corrode

rear suspension starting to corrode

slight play to both sides of steering rack

Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 88,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 75,199 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 57,788 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 57,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 39,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 27,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 19,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 14,646 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YXK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 YXK, 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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YC12 YXK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 9 May 2012.

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