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PY12 HVV

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,779 mi
Last recorded91,779 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 HVV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 91,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,283 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,928 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 53,922 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 53,921 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 48,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reverse lamp not working (two lamps fitted)

Pass 17 Aug 2018 41,334 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,525 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,577 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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PY12 HVV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY12 HVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY12 HVV registered?

PY12 HVV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 16 July 2012.

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