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EM12 SHM

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,326 mi
Last recorded104,326 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM12 SHM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 104,326 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 97,462 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 97,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r middle side light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2023 89,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 89,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,173 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 72,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 65,063 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,399 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 35,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 24,892 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 18,419 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,419 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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EM12 SHM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EM12 SHM, 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 EM12 SHM registered?

EM12 SHM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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