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FH61 CKN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,620 mi
Last recorded117,620 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH61 CKN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,620 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 110,615 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 110,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,999 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 94,895 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,887 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,800 miles

Clutch hydraulic pipe corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,556 miles

front brake pads worn and discs becoming lipped/scored

nearside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

nearside front tyre heavily scrubbed off -outer edge

offside front tyre becoming worn - outer edge

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,368 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads worn and discs becoming lipped/scored

nearside front brake flex hose slightly twisted

nearside front tyre heavily scrubbed off -outer edge

offside front tyre becoming worn - outer edge

offside rear tyre very worn (close to legal limit)

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,146 miles

both rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes worn/knocking

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 69,437 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres approaching 2mm wear indicators legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacement near future 205x55x17

advise nearside and offside rear anti roll bar (d) bushes slight movement knocking recommend replacement

Fail 8 Nov 2019 69,437 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers door mirror glass broken in multiple places (3.3 (b) (ii))

advise nearside and offside front tyres approaching 2mm wear indicators legal limit 1.6mm recommend replacement near future 205x55x17

advise nearside and offside rear anti roll bar (d) bushes slight movement knocking recommend replacement

Pass 20 Oct 2018 57,076 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

nearside rear tyre very worn. close to legal limit. recommend replacment

offside rear tyre very worn. close to legal limit. recommend replacment

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 56,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

nearside rear tyre very worn. close to legal limit. recommend replacment

offside rear tyre very worn. close to legal limit. recommend replacment

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,181 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 37,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,981 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 28,305 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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FH61 CKN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH61 CKN, 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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FH61 CKN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 13 January 2012.

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