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GU12 VKA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,592 mi
Last recorded151,592 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VKA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 151,592 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 151,581 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 138,539 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 117,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 96,445 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 96,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Has a cut in the side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 93,798 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 83,944 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 78,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 71,381 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 71,381 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 62,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 51,052 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 51,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,606 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,448 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 25,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance High level (1.2.1d)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 20,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKA, 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 GU12 VKA registered?

GU12 VKA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 6 March 2012.

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