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YH62 AOW

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,482 mi
Last recorded59,482 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 AOW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 59,482 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 54,312 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 54,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 53,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 53,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through deep cracks in tread (outer edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 52,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bad crack inner side wall to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall and tread cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,164 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,082 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,686 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,917 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,712 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 27,851 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 25,109 miles

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

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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YH62 AOW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White 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 YH62 AOW, 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 YH62 AOW registered?

YH62 AOW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 AOW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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