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EK12 PVD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,813 mi
Last recorded75,813 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 PVD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 75,813 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

v belt cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2024 69,202 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 69,202 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 54,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2022 54,294 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 44,820 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 40,518 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 35,643 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,835 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 25,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 15,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 PVD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 EK12 PVD, 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 PVD registered?

EK12 PVD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 May 2012.

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