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YA12 XNP

2012 Mini Mini (R59)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,143 mi
Last recorded66,143 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R59)49,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XNP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R59)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 66,143 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 63,852 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 62,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 60,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 57,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 56,349 miles

front tyre wall damage

Pass 20 Aug 2019 53,900 miles

OSF tyre, some wall damage

Fail 19 Aug 2019 53,900 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre, exposed cords (205,45,17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSF tyre, some wall damage

Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,525 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 50,661 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 48,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R59)?

Based on 3,691 MOT tests across 274 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,563
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
274
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14
Registration plate lamp not working 14
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YA12 XNP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R59) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 49,565 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R59) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA12 XNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R59) typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R59) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA12 XNP registered?

YA12 XNP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R59), first registered on 9 August 2012.

Is YA12 XNP safe to buy?

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