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YG12 UPA

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UPA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,683 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 85,596 miles

park brake warning light illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2025 85,589 miles

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

park brake warning light illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,291 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damaged

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges pitted / corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 84,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens damaged

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edges pitted / corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 82,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent in inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,258 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 77,249 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 68,989 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 65,730 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 54,113 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 54,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 31,754 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 17,818 miles

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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YG12 UPA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 YG12 UPA, 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 YG12 UPA registered?

YG12 UPA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 April 2012.

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