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GK12 XSU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,877 mi
Last recorded70,877 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XSU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2026 70,877 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jul 2025 67,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jul 2024 64,505 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 64,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,928 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,058 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,688 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test (Air Freshener)

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,478 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2019 48,399 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 43,353 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 38,314 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre close to wear bars.

advise shields prevent full examination.

item removed from nearside swept area prior to test.

items removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 30,376 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2016 30,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2015 24,182 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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GK12 XSU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GK12 XSU, 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 GK12 XSU registered?

GK12 XSU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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