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YS12 DPV

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,362 mi
Last recorded78,362 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 DPV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,362 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 78,360 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 50,664 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 50,595 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpm light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre below limits (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 42,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 42,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 34,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle of tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 28,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 23,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 18,899 miles

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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YS12 DPV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS12 DPV, 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 YS12 DPV registered?

YS12 DPV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is YS12 DPV safe to buy?

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