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H7 EYY

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,312 mi
Last recorded58,312 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 EYY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 58,312 miles

brake fluid change overdue

drivers door not locking

service due

Pass 7 Nov 2024 56,544 miles

brake fluid change due

Fail 7 Nov 2024 56,544 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen unblock and realign (3.5 (a))

brake fluid change due

Pass 7 Nov 2023 54,217 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 54,217 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm pirelli (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 R17 conti (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 51,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 51,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake fluid change due on dash

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,072 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 43,911 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,382 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,810 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 32,495 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 32,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 22,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,481 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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H7 EYY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H7 EYY, 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 H7 EYY registered?

H7 EYY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is H7 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 EYY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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