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DE12 TRZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,391 mi
Last recorded110,391 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 TRZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 110,391 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 110,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,992 miles

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,792 miles

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

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,643 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 84,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 84,285 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 79,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 79,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 74,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 61,631 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 49,307 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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DE12 TRZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 TRZ, 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 DE12 TRZ registered?

DE12 TRZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 May 2012.

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