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EJ62 ZPE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,944 mi
Last recorded80,944 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 ZPE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 80,944 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 80,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 76,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 71,334 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 66,769 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 66,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,929 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 56,626 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a puncture repair in it

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 33,706 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Outer tyre tread has a nail in it

Fail 18 Apr 2016 24,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Adult seatbelt not tested as child seat fitted not allowing access

Pass 9 Apr 2015 12,224 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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EJ62 ZPE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJ62 ZPE, 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 EJ62 ZPE registered?

EJ62 ZPE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 December 2012.

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