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DY61 UWU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,636 mi
Last recorded39,636 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 UWU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 39,636 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 39,634 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 39,544 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads, wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked

all brake discs, corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2024 39,544 miles

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

all brake discs, corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads, wearing thin

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked

Offside Rear light unit, outer lens broken

Pass 11 Oct 2023 38,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm, bold on edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads, wearing thin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm, and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre, cracked

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers

Pass 21 Oct 2021 33,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 31,439 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 29,309 miles

under trays, fitted at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,686 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 22,547 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 19,622 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 13,019 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2015 13,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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DY61 UWU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DY61 UWU, 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 DY61 UWU registered?

DY61 UWU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 January 2012.

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