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YK12 OES

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,085 mi
Last recorded80,085 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 OES
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 80,085 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 71,213 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/16 v runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 53,133 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 44,466 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 44,466 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working llb 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 39,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 195/55/16 v runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 39,578 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 195/55/16 v runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rd 48 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,545 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,818 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,739 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 22,166 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2017 22,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2016 17,260 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 16,188 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 10,752 miles

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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YK12 OES is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 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 (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK12 OES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK12 OES registered?

YK12 OES is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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