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LC12 FFN

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,976 mi
Last recorded132,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 FFN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,129 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S less effort than O/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch trim slightly loose on bottom

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 107,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 107,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 106,782 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively approx 8% fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,667 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 97,556 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 89,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 86,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2017 86,207 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,890 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 75,443 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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LC12 FFN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LC12 FFN, 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 LC12 FFN registered?

LC12 FFN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 3 May 2012.

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