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SA12 ZCZ

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,813 mi
Last recorded72,813 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ZCZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 72,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 67,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 60,324 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing off on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2022 53,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 53,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 49,306 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 49,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 46,750 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 39,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald to cord on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,243 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 34,243 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative no water in reservoir (1.7.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 27,905 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 27,659 miles

front wipers starting to split

item removed from screen prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,352 miles

N/s/r tyre 3mm central band.

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 ZCZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 ZCZ, 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 SA12 ZCZ registered?

SA12 ZCZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 22 March 2012.

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