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EK12 WCD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,332 mi
Last recorded55,332 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 55,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 48,810 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 48,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 46,984 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 45,700 miles

Front Brake pads wearing low

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

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

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

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,559 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 37,810 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 37,806 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

all brake disc's have corrosion/surface rust

Pass 23 Feb 2019 28,882 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 25,574 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,067 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,792 miles

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)

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 WCD 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 85.7%.

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 EK12 WCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 WCD registered?

EK12 WCD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EK12 WCD safe to buy?

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