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HY12 GPU

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,067 mi
Last recorded80,067 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GPU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 80,067 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 77,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 71,306 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,699 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 58,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,088 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,455 miles

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

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

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2019 40,455 miles

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

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

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

nail in the n/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 33,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,874 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight sidewall damage to the n/s/f tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2016 18,077 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,016 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,131 miles

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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HY12 GPU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY12 GPU, 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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HY12 GPU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 15 May 2012.

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The MOT history for HY12 GPU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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