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AO61 YHC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,746 mi
Last recorded112,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YHC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 112,746 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 112,746 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 103,950 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 103,950 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDELIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 95,884 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 91,775 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,222 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,701 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 38,343 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 70,551 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 67,183 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,314 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,314 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 51,032 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 40,641 miles

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

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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AO61 YHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO61 YHC, 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 AO61 YHC registered?

AO61 YHC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 January 2012.

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