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YK12 VVW

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,834 mi
Last recorded100,834 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VVW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 100,834 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,286 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,924 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 93,246 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,406 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,096 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,473 miles

carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,652 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,053 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,751 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 59,751 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,444 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,766 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 29,920 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 VVW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW registered?

YK12 VVW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YK12 VVW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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