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YK12 LLF

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,255 mi
Last recorded61,255 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LLF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 61,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 54,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 54,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 49,024 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,634 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 46,625 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 46,625 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 40,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 32,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,243 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 23,491 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 23,491 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front tyre valves (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,456 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,602 miles

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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YK12 LLF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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 YK12 LLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 LLF registered?

YK12 LLF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is YK12 LLF safe to buy?

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