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FT12 VMA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VMA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 139,276 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 127,526 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,954 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 115,141 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 114,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 108,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 95,896 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 95,896 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 88,848 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2019 81,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,077 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,757 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,102 miles

Nearside Rear small cut to cords in tyre

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

has small chips in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 21,396 miles

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

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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FT12 VMA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT12 VMA, 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 FT12 VMA registered?

FT12 VMA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is FT12 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT12 VMA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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