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YP61 KYR

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,594 mi
Last recorded165,594 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 KYR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 165,594 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 165,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 158,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 154,339 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner inner wheel rim out of shape

Pass 31 Mar 2021 150,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

possible nearside front cv joint worn

Pass 18 Dec 2019 143,887 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 136,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 136,667 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 121,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 121,569 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle fronts pull to left (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 103,545 miles

engine running to clean to obtain emissions reading

Fail 24 Jan 2017 103,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine running to clean to obtain emissions reading

Pass 16 Jan 2016 84,915 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,350 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 64,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YP61 KYR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP61 KYR, 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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YP61 KYR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 January 2012.

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