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ET12 FYG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 FYG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, 2056016. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,614 miles

handbrake travel long

Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,994 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 79,994 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 79,506 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 73,344 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 73,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 68,920 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 66,138 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 66,138 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 61,407 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 56,753 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 48,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,264 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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ET12 FYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ET12 FYG, 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 ET12 FYG registered?

ET12 FYG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 August 2012.

Is ET12 FYG safe to buy?

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