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DL12 SZE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 SZE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 107,193 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 107,191 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,945 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 91,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 89,827 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,401 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 84,401 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

turbo booster pipe inscure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,024 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,964 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 70,964 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside rear locking wheel bolt appears broken

Pass 1 Nov 2018 64,797 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,500 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 51,379 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 41,976 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 41,976 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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DL12 SZE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DL12 SZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL12 SZE registered?

DL12 SZE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is DL12 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 SZE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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