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YK12 MKX

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

54,833 mi
Last recorded54,833 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 54,833 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2026 54,820 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45/17 /- 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 5mm

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 48,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45/17 /- 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 5mm

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 46,422 miles

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

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms on

Fail 28 Jun 2024 46,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms on

Pass 19 Jun 2023 45,093 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 45,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 43,683 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 42,193 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 37,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 37,915 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,861 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 31,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2018 28,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim innerside (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,358 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 23,358 miles

Central Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 12,018 miles

Oil leak

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 MKX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

YK12 MKX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 27 April 2012.

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