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DU12 FHT

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

61,115 mi
Last recorded61,115 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FHT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 61,115 miles

oil level is on min

Fail 18 Sep 2025 61,115 miles

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

oil level is on min

Pass 20 Sep 2024 58,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 57,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve for handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,854 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,715 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 51,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 50,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,176 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,034 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.5mm

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2016 34,874 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,784 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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DU12 FHT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DU12 FHT, 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 DU12 FHT registered?

DU12 FHT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is DU12 FHT safe to buy?

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