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KP12 ZNX

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,162 mi
Last recorded138,162 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ZNX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,162 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,162 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety leak at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 136,695 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 136,523 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding brake pads and disc showing signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated bearing needs to be tested when brakes freed off/repaired as unable to test fully due to excessive binding (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working lamp also loose in fixing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged wiring crushed by broken suspension spring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged flexi crushed by broken suspension spring (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

nearside rear wheel sitting at odd angle with no obvious visible defects/ unsure if something bent or sitting at unusual angle due to broken suspension at offside

Pass 10 Jun 2023 134,533 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front position lamp corroded internally

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both top strut mount bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 Jun 2023 134,528 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front position lamp corroded internally

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both top strut mount bushes slightly worn

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2022 132,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 132,417 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb seized in housing and lamp also detached from upper fixing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (0.1 (b))

park brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Jun 2021 125,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 125,139 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre distorted 205x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on outer wall 205x45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

possible headlamp self leveling device missing from nsf wishbone

Pass 25 Jun 2020 117,555 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))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 107,447 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 107,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,662 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,536 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 68,666 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2015 56,537 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 56,537 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KP12 ZNX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KP12 ZNX, 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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KP12 ZNX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 13 June 2012.

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