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FH12 FGJ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 FGJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 103,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

oil low

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2023 97,073 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

oil low

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2022 87,688 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 87,688 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 78,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 71,602 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,520 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 68,282 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,639 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 66,631 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,105 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 54,105 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,347 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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FH12 FGJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH12 FGJ, 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 FH12 FGJ registered?

FH12 FGJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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