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AO12 YCS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,067 mi
Last recorded60,067 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YCS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,067 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 55,423 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 54,278 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 51,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Fail 8 Apr 2022 51,701 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

Pass 18 Mar 2021 47,148 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 47,141 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements acrylic has become opaque (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements acrylic has become opaque (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,207 miles

Front Strut top rubbers perishing

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall / run flat/ wearing on edge / Advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pads not seen

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 31,636 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both strut top rubbers perishing

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both / slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 31,628 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both strut top rubbers perishing

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both / slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 25,711 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 20,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 16,575 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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AO12 YCS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YCS, 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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AO12 YCS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 20 June 2012.

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