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AY62 YFS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,292 mi
Last recorded123,292 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YFS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 123,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 110,337 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 101,202 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 101,202 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,380 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 79,643 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 79,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 79,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 69,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,552 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 51,383 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 43,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,661 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 35,647 miles

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 26,151 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2015 25,185 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

AY62 YFS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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