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AK12 YZS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YZS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 106,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 102,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 93,139 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 93,137 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake dust shield loose offside front

Headlamp aim too high Both headlights aim high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 74,634 miles

Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,633 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch slave cylinder pipe corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 65,042 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 65,042 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,964 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 58,964 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 50,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 40,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 35,588 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 24,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YZS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YZS, 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 YZS registered?

AK12 YZS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 4 May 2012.

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