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YS12 LYJ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,505 mi
Last recorded115,505 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 LYJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 115,505 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 115,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2025 112,518 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 110,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,105 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 103,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,866 miles

engine cover under cover sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,113 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 37,544 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 27,514 miles

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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YS12 LYJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS12 LYJ, 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 YS12 LYJ registered?

YS12 LYJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 27 June 2012.

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