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YG12 JFN

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

48,931 mi
Last recorded48,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JFN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 48,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 45,843 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2024 45,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 42,464 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 42,464 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 38,718 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 35,527 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 23 Jun 2020 33,407 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 33,407 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,722 miles

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

Slight stepping on rear tyres ? Possible road noise / vibration

Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,061 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,411 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight pitting rear brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2016 16,185 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,699 miles

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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YG12 JFN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG12 JFN, 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 YG12 JFN registered?

YG12 JFN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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