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DA12 YXE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,065 mi
Last recorded79,065 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 YXE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 79,065 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 77,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,328 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 75,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on the end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 70,130 miles

Near side rear tyre heavily perishing

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,028 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2019 64,960 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2018 61,675 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring engine bay components

under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 58,438 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 54,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 44,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,604 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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DA12 YXE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DA12 YXE, 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 DA12 YXE registered?

DA12 YXE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 June 2012.

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