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SA12 DLD

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,348 mi
Last recorded76,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 DLD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 76,348 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 72,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 72,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 68,401 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 64,531 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake slight grabbing both sides

Pass 7 Jan 2021 58,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 58,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

engine under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,704 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 43,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 43,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,492 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 23,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre worn on edges,close to legal limit

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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SA12 DLD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA12 DLD, 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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SA12 DLD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 31 March 2012.

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