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GU12 CXP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,051 mi
Last recorded121,051 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CXP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 121,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder scrubbing/wearing thin - 225/45R18 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder scrubbing/wearing thin - 225/45R18 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2026 121,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder scrubbing/wearing thin - 225/45R18 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder scrubbing/wearing thin - 225/45R18 Run-Flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 119,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2025 119,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure Mirror glass - bonding failed (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2024 116,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 113,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,364 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 110,317 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 104,731 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 104,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 88,197 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,445 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 68,752 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,376 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 53,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,782 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 40,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GU12 CXP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GU12 CXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 CXP registered?

GU12 CXP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is GU12 CXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 CXP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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