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EY61 VUT

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,840 mi
Last recorded80,840 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 VUT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 80,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 80,840 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 79,319 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 79,289 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 71,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 71,033 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing n/s and o/s (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 61,687 miles

Non run-flat tyres fitted to both front and N/S/R

O/S/R tyre cracked and perished and wearing inner edge of tread also

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 59,043 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,918 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,191 miles

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))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 37,379 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 24,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,775 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn smooth

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2016 6,589 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 5,821 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 4,501 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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EY61 VUT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EY61 VUT, 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 EY61 VUT registered?

EY61 VUT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 3 January 2012.

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