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AK12 VMF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,124 mi
Last recorded52,124 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VMF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 52,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,045 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf top shock mounts in engine bay splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 44,035 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened arm bent damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf top shock mounts in engine bay splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,774 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,663 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 25,876 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mounting rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mounting rubber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 19,886 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 8,263 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 1,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 890 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R60)?

Based on 195,464 MOT tests across 14,155 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,727
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
14,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 930
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 884
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 569
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 538
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AK12 VMF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R60) models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 57,372 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R60) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 930 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R60) typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R60) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK12 VMF registered?

AK12 VMF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 April 2012.

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The MOT history for AK12 VMF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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