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ST12 DXL

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,445 mi
Last recorded58,445 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 DXL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 58,445 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 53,101 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,101 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 46,975 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 46,975 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 40,914 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 40,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 33,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and n/s/f pad lower than o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and slight imbalance on rollers (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 28,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 28,904 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high level sensor link broken on nearside front suspension (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 27,735 miles

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 21,835 miles

Nearside Front tyre appears soft

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre appears soft

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2017 17,033 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 12,548 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs slight corrosionon inner surfaces

rear brake discs slight corrosion on outer surfaces

Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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ST12 DXL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST12 DXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ST12 DXL registered?

ST12 DXL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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