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YE12 GNZ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,577 mi
Last recorded67,577 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GNZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,577 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,382 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 60,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 46,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 35,178 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2020 33,660 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 30,770 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 27,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 23,486 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 23,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,904 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 16,109 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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YE12 GNZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE12 GNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE12 GNZ registered?

YE12 GNZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is YE12 GNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 GNZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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