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DJ57 DES

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ57 DES
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,045 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3 mm remaining. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 74,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 70,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 66,971 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 63,848 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges/light deterioration (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 61,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres going bald outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs worn and slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 55,709 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 50,403 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 50,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords huge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,719 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 35,407 miles

o/s/f side light lens cracked

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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DJ57 DES is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DJ57 DES, 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 DJ57 DES registered?

DJ57 DES is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is DJ57 DES safe to buy?

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