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YE62 DKY

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

White Diesel 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,881 mi
Last recorded172,881 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 DKY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 172,881 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 159,425 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 159,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,131 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,313 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 100,686 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 90,210 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 71,850 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,099 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,927 miles

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How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YE62 DKY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE62 DKY registered?

YE62 DKY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is YE62 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 DKY 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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