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YS12 PYG

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,065 mi
Last recorded67,065 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 PYG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Bumper trim damaged.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 61,431 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to pie - just starting to blow - minor (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 61,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both - n/s/f level sensor broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspension level sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Centre lamp required. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer to pie - just starting to blow - minor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 54,499 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded and damaged to the outer surface

Inner Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 54,499 miles

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

Exhaust flexi pipe corroded and damaged to the outer surface

Inner Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 49,250 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 49,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 46,603 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 44,842 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,963 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 35,122 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 29,601 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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YS12 PYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YS12 PYG, 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 YS12 PYG registered?

YS12 PYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 27 June 2012.

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