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YG12 UEF

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,431 mi
Last recorded88,431 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UEF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 88,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 85,364 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 85,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 85,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 77,311 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,325 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,930 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 53,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,228 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & scratch n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

driveshafts corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 46,207 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view & scratch n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

driveshafts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 40,511 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)

driveshafts rusty

stone damage

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,750 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 25,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2;5mm & worn on edge very close to cord advise replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Feb 2015 18,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre kerb bead cut

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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YG12 UEF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 UEF, 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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What year was YG12 UEF registered?

YG12 UEF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 22 March 2012.

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