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YE12 GDX

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,613 mi
Last recorded73,613 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GDX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 73,613 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 71,583 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,404 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 66,015 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Fail 15 Oct 2022 66,015 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak gearbox side, suspect thermostat housing, further investigation required (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Pass 15 Oct 2021 61,744 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,401 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 58,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,726 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 46,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 37,963 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,379 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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YE12 GDX 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 85.7%.

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 YE12 GDX, 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 YE12 GDX registered?

YE12 GDX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is YE12 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 GDX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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