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FD12 OUO

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,176 mi
Last recorded68,176 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 OUO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 68,176 miles

Nearside Rear Upper stop light inop

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 68,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper stop light inop

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 52,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 51,091 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 49,795 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 49,095 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 49,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 48,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 44,182 miles

Central Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 36,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 27,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 19,169 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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FD12 OUO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) 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 (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD12 OUO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD12 OUO registered?

FD12 OUO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 30 May 2012.

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