2012 MINI (R59) 1.6L Diesel · YF62 ABX
2012 MINI (R59) (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 101,524 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI (R59)
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF62 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 101,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF62 ABX MOT History
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 (R59) (YF62 ABX) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel system component leaking component by fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
YF62 ABX Mileage History
- 20/10/202298,163 mi
- 23/10/2023100,453 mi+2,290 mi
- 28/10/2024101,050 mi+597 mi
- 21/11/2024101,052 mi+2 mi
- 31/10/2025101,524 mi+472 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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