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DF61 YYD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 YYD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 81,135 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 81,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,035 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 77,033 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 71,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 71,209 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,533 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear ferrels, unions and pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle/rear suspenion arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,307 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 62,307 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 58,977 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2021 58,975 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,174 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 38,662 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2016 32,513 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 30,011 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,819 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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DF61 YYD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF61 YYD, 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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DF61 YYD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 January 2012.

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