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YY12 DGX

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,382 mi
Last recorded109,382 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DGX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 109,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 109,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,324 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 108,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 102,763 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

FRONT TYRES 1.8 MM ON EDGES

SCREW IN O/S/R TYRE

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,773 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape 205/45/17v run flat

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 96,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 96,019 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 90,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,203 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,290 miles

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2017 66,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YY12 DGX 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 71.4%.

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 YY12 DGX, 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 YY12 DGX registered?

YY12 DGX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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