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VU12 ZVY

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,460 mi
Last recorded79,460 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZVY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 79,460 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,188 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 79,188 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 76,465 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,825 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 60,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 51,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,509 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,234 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 34,908 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 34,908 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,507 miles

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

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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VU12 ZVY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Blue 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 (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 VU12 ZVY, 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 VU12 ZVY registered?

VU12 ZVY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 27 March 2012.

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