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CT12 LDY

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,659 mi
Last recorded49,659 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT12 LDY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 49,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 49,659 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 48,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 47,101 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 46,160 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 44,951 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 43,322 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 41,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,276 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 36,423 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 36,423 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 33,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 30,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges approx 4mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 26,055 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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CT12 LDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CT12 LDY, 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 CT12 LDY registered?

CT12 LDY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CT12 LDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT12 LDY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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