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2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · Y55 CAV

Y55 CAV

2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 46,327 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
MINI MINI
Year / Origin
2012 · Leeds
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Nov 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
46,327 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Nov 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
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Y55 CAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
  • 46,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

Y55 CAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Oct 2026, 17:48
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (Y55 CAV) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.

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Y55 CAV Mileage History

  1. 21/10/202242,680 mi
  2. 01/11/202344,379 mi+1,699 mi
  3. 29/10/202445,379 mi+1,000 mi
  4. 28/10/202546,327 mi+948 mi
  5. 28/10/202546,327 mi

Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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