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DV12 NKK

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,277 mi
Last recorded131,277 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 NKK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 131,277 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 131,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,239 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,942 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2024 115,942 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2023 107,959 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 107,957 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 101,267 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2020 90,586 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))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 59,486 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 39,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 32,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 25,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,122 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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DV12 NKK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue 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 DV12 NKK, 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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DV12 NKK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 20 April 2012.

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