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FA12 BEL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA12 BEL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 112,498 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 108,528 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 103,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 95,423 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 88,178 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 83,184 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 79,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,130 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 64,767 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 46,628 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 37,111 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FA12 BEL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FA12 BEL, 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 FA12 BEL registered?

FA12 BEL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is FA12 BEL safe to buy?

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