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AP12 CAO

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,700 mi
Last recorded101,700 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 CAO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 101,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 96,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 93,108 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 88,932 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 88,932 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 83,487 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 83,487 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 127,243 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 127,243 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2020 116,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,124 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 46,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 46,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,094 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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AP12 CAO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 AP12 CAO, 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 AP12 CAO registered?

AP12 CAO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is AP12 CAO safe to buy?

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