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YF12 UJX

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,138 mi
Last recorded117,138 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UJX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 117,138 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 117,137 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Lower engine mount worn

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 93,313 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 93,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,894 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,559 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,444 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 51,481 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,046 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 38,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 35,253 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm outer tread band and scrubbing outer edge off (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 29,413 miles

front brake pads are worn unevenly

Fail 16 May 2015 29,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pads are worn unevenly

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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YF12 UJX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF12 UJX, 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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YF12 UJX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 1 June 2012.

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