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YX12 XLJ

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,053 mi
Last recorded85,053 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 XLJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 85,053 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 85,041 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions not completed due to values out of range. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 83,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,250 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 76,964 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 76,894 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wiring on NSF shock not secured properly

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,267 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 69,262 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non obligatory (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 63,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front inner wheel rims slight buckle

front subframe has light corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 48,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,276 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 1.9mm

Offside Rear tyre 2.6 mm

Pass 10 Feb 2016 34,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,956 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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YX12 XLJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX12 XLJ, 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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YX12 XLJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 16 March 2012.

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