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KU12 KZN

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,905 mi
Last recorded52,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 KZN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,905 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 50,507 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,275 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 46,275 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 42,352 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 38,353 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 34,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 31,690 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 28,459 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,139 miles

Front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 3 Jan 2017 18,116 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 12,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 12,625 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,821 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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KU12 KZN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KU12 KZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 KZN registered?

KU12 KZN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 16 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 KZN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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