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DS61 XVM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,900 mi
Last recorded80,900 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XVM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 80,900 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm strong advise 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 76,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2024 76,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 73,966 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,228 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 61,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases fornt pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit contaminated not effecting light output

Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,410 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 51,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,020 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 31,909 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 23,070 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 23,070 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 13,769 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 11,159 miles

Child seat installed in n/s/r restricting test of n/s/r seat belt

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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DS61 XVM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS61 XVM, 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 DS61 XVM registered?

DS61 XVM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 February 2012.

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