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AU12 LTZ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,121 mi
Last recorded118,121 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 LTZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 118,121 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 115,740 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured by nail but not deflated

Fail 28 May 2025 115,665 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre punctured by nail but not deflated

Pass 16 May 2024 110,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 106,550 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 106,549 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,454 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 105,100 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,650 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted to underside

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,463 miles

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

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2020 89,463 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,710 miles

advise undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2018 53,154 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 53,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,976 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,499 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 23,550 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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AU12 LTZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU12 LTZ, 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 AU12 LTZ registered?

AU12 LTZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AU12 LTZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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