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EK12 AOX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

88,668 mi
Last recorded88,668 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 AOX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 88,668 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 81,409 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 74,750 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))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 67,238 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 58,803 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,803 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,694 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 43,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 38,460 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 38,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,405 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 33,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front & rear tyres sidewalls perished/cracking

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,488 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,113 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 20,468 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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EK12 AOX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black 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 EK12 AOX, 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 EK12 AOX registered?

EK12 AOX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is EK12 AOX safe to buy?

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