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YR12 AWW

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,595 mi
Last recorded30,595 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 AWW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 30,595 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 26,041 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 22,057 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 22,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 16,480 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 13,026 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 11,877 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 11,084 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 9,751 miles

Nearside passenger wiper split but still clearing sufficiently

Fail 17 Mar 2017 9,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside passenger wiper split but still clearing sufficiently

Pass 8 Mar 2016 8,232 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Pass 20 Feb 2015 6,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

drivers wiper split but still clearing screen suffieciently

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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YR12 AWW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR12 AWW, 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 YR12 AWW registered?

YR12 AWW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YR12 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR12 AWW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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