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GY12 FMM

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,575 mi
Last recorded26,575 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 FMM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 26,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 25,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 24,488 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,464 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 22,310 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 19,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 19,248 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 17,210 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 14,277 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 14,277 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 11,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 10,028 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 8,235 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 6,570 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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GY12 FMM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GY12 FMM, 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 GY12 FMM registered?

GY12 FMM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GY12 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 FMM 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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