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YK12 NNU

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,016 mi
Last recorded112,016 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NNU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 112,016 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,433 miles

Central Front Speedometer operation impaired Sat nav covering the speedometer, removed. (7.8 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer disc is pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer disc is pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2025 110,433 miles

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

Central Front Speedometer operation impaired Sat nav covering the speedometer, removed. (7.8 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer disc is pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner & outer disc is pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 104,062 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 91,694 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 81,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 75,824 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,600 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 66,405 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification leaking (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,707 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 46,638 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 35,287 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 30,046 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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YK12 NNU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK12 NNU, 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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YK12 NNU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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