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AY62 EYG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,170 mi
Last recorded67,170 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 EYG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 67,170 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,821 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 66,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 65,899 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 65,895 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,953 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 57,397 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 57,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 45,903 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 37,108 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 26,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 19,369 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 19,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre tread bald on outer edge.

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

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AY62 EYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 AY62 EYG, 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 AY62 EYG registered?

AY62 EYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 October 2012.

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