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EK62 VCV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,457 mi
Last recorded116,457 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VCV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 116,457 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone / sat nav holder. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips nearside / offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 107,268 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips nearside / offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 107,268 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x stone chips nearside / offside. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner / outer edge bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 94,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 83,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack /stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 74,249 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,339 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 36,599 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 36,599 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 32,092 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 32,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,357 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ~2.5mm remaining. (3.5.1g)

Oil leak.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 19,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 14,738 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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EK62 VCV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK62 VCV, 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 EK62 VCV registered?

EK62 VCV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is EK62 VCV safe to buy?

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