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YK12 MKG

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,080 mi
Last recorded57,080 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MKG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 51,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 49,246 miles

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 24 Oct 2023 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Oct 2022 44,622 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 40,200 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 36,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld around pipe up to middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2MM. 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2MM. 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable and is leaking. ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 34,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 23,389 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 14,147 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 12,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 9,542 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 7,491 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 MKG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YK12 MKG, 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 YK12 MKG registered?

YK12 MKG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 6 March 2012.

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