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GU12 YFJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YFJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 76,556 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 76,551 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,415 miles

Brake wear warning light on

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 72,415 miles

Brake wear warning light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Rectified PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 63,986 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 57,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,659 miles

Front Front subframe showing surface corrosion

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 51,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,540 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,523 miles

Advise; all 4 tyre has worn inner / outer edge.

Pass 8 Mar 2018 31,555 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 31,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 24,020 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 16,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 13,294 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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GU12 YFJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ registered?

GU12 YFJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 March 2012.

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