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JJ04 CAZ

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,917 mi
Last recorded13,917 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ04 CAZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 13,917 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 13,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 12,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 11,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 10,639 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 10,639 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,220 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 9,614 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 9,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 8,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 6,790 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 4,809 miles

N/S/R tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall

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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JJ04 CAZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JJ04 CAZ, 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 JJ04 CAZ registered?

JJ04 CAZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for JJ04 CAZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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