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EA12 VMX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,327 mi
Last recorded119,327 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VMX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 119,327 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended - Conventional tyre fitted to NSF and run flat fitted to OSF

Fail 7 May 2025 119,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure Bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Run flat and conventional tyres can be mixed on the same axle, although this is not recommended - Conventional tyre fitted to NSF and run flat fitted to OSF

Pass 22 Apr 2024 113,661 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 107,367 miles

Central Front Lower Clutch pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 107,334 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Clutch pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre 225/45 R18 ()

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 103,619 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 98,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 75,758 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

water pump leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,734 miles

Front wipers smear (slight)

Nearside both rear tyre's worn unevenly on inner edges

Rear pads low

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 45,950 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release O/S/R seat belt buckle not locking (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smear (slight)

Nearside both rear tyre's worn unevenly on inner edges

Rear pads low

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

Pass 7 May 2015 22,374 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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EA12 VMX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EA12 VMX, 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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EA12 VMX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 June 2012.

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