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YE12 HSN

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,644 mi
Last recorded68,644 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HSN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 68,644 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus o/side (4.4.3 (a))

unable to see front to back brake pipe due to covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2025 64,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured plus o/side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus o/side have cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to see and check brake pipes due to covers being fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 60,110 miles

unable to check brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 31 May 2023 54,807 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to check front to back brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2023 54,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn plus o/side are corroded to excess on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to check front to back brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2022 50,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/side rear tyre is stepped

unable to check rear brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2021 46,116 miles

Front windscreen has stone chip on passenger side

Rear both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Rear rear brake discs inner face corroded

Rear unable to check rear brake pipes due to under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 43,308 miles

slight damage to nearside front windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,247 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,025 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 24,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 30 May 2017 24,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 17,122 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 17,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 12,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condensation in o/s/rear light

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 HSN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HSN, 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 HSN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 19 June 2012.

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