CarVerify

Free Car Check

AO12 YCN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,296 mi
Last recorded111,296 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YCN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 111,296 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,335 miles

Crankshaft pulley seems to be catching on sump.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills covered.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 93,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Crankshaft pulley seems to be catching on sump.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer sills covered.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS Warning illuminated.

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,248 miles

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

Outer sills covered

Rear Subframe corroding

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 85,646 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 85,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 77,051 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jun 2019 76,324 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front and rear number plates faded.

Outer sills covered and part underbody

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/s & O/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 67,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Outer sills and under body covered.

Parking permit in swept area of windscreen.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,232 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,212 miles

Handbrake travel. Outer sills covered.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 31,809 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AO12 YCN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 YCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO12 YCN?

You can check the full history of AO12 YCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AO12 YCN registered?

AO12 YCN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AO12 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO12 YCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AO12 YCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.