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K50 JOO

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,812 mi
Last recorded70,812 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 JOO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,812 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 70,812 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Split inside face and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2025 66,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 61,438 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 54,632 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 47,317 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 37,889 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to rim protector

emissions too clean to record a result

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,917 miles

emissions too clean to record a result

Pass 23 Apr 2019 23,820 miles

emissions to clean to record a result

Fail 23 Apr 2019 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions to clean to record a result

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 3 May 2018 18,463 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 17,256 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 16,423 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 14,705 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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K50 JOO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 K50 JOO, 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 K50 JOO registered?

K50 JOO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 27 April 2012.

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