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CL08 SKL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL08 SKL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 117,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 105,154 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator lens on wing missing

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,394 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 97,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 36,071 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 87,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation snapped at caliper (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 73,235 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 73,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 53,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,911 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 39,318 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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CL08 SKL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CL08 SKL, 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 CL08 SKL registered?

CL08 SKL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 2 August 2012.

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