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EJ05 DEC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,098 mi
Last recorded95,098 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 DEC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 95,098 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 88,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,078 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 65,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,402 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre sidewall ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in treads ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 57,215 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 57,215 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,913 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 35,058 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,474 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 20,891 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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EJ05 DEC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Yellow with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ05 DEC, 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 EJ05 DEC registered?

EJ05 DEC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 June 2012.

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