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YE12 HRF

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HRF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 70,501 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 70,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective product on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape on inner edge / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 62,068 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 62,066 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 61,700 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,485 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 54,632 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 48,534 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 42,186 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 42,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 37,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 27,842 miles

All brake discs worn

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 27,842 miles

All brake discs worn

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 19,989 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,834 miles

2X Front tyres worn on both edges.

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 HRF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE12 HRF, 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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YE12 HRF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 20 July 2012.

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