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YK12 NVO

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,472 mi
Last recorded109,472 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NVO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 109,472 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. SLIGHT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very slight (chip) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,798 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 108,796 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 101,662 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front rubber top mountings slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 101,662 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both front rubber top mountings slightly deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp image poor.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp image poor.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 78,316 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 78,316 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 67,998 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 67,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 62,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 54,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,032 miles

Front tyres both have small cuts in side walls

Front wiper blades starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all wheel rim protectors loose and sticking out from wheels

Pass 16 Feb 2017 36,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 25,724 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted on both sides

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 NVO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 NVO, 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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What year was YK12 NVO registered?

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

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