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CA12 GCZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,130 mi
Last recorded29,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 GCZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 29,130 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf top shock bushes in engine bay splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened osf frame corroded close on limit / corrosion goes under plastic cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf osf worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 26,368 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 26,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 24,664 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement at wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf front top shock bush in engine bay splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 24,664 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement at wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf front top shock bush in engine bay splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective fronts worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,864 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf top shock mount bushes splitting in engine bay (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 20,033 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/worn edge/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable/worn inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2021 18,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 15,556 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,705 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 11,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 7,486 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 4,934 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 3,542 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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CA12 GCZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CA12 GCZ, 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 CA12 GCZ registered?

CA12 GCZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 13 July 2012.

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