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AV12 ALS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Yellow Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,312 mi
Last recorded109,312 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 ALS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Aug 2025 109,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts an tread and sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn and worn uneven

Fail 6 Aug 2024 100,768 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cuts an tread and sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn and worn uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,878 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 91,878 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 86,922 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 78,187 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,768 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 70,768 miles

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

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

brake warning light illuminated on dash.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,996 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 56,534 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 49,831 miles

Front disc slight worn

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 49,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Front disc slight worn

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,320 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 32,870 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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AV12 ALS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Yellow with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV12 ALS, 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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AV12 ALS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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