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EK12 UAE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,155 mi
Last recorded142,155 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 142,155 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 142,155 miles

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 132,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 116,522 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 116,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Non runflat tyre fitted to nearside rear only

Pass 11 Mar 2022 88,078 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 88,078 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 69,323 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 69,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 53,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 53,539 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both low 2-3mm 205-55-17 Bridgestone run on flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,204 miles

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

front tyres low on edges

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 UAE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

EK12 UAE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 April 2012.

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