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AO12 NDC

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,633 mi
Last recorded8,633 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 NDC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 8,633 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 8,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 8,510 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 8,128 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 7,523 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 6,973 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 6,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 6,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 6,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 5,483 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 5,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO12 NDC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AO12 NDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 NDC registered?

AO12 NDC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is AO12 NDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 NDC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO12 NDC have outstanding finance?

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