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GV12 XYU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,508 mi
Last recorded68,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 XYU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 68,508 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,804 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/5517 outer edge slick and deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn and deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking in tread but no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,497 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,625 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,089 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/5517 xl side wall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slick in patches and inner edge heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slick on inner edge and heavily scalloped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 38,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 25,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,690 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,683 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 18,611 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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GV12 XYU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GV12 XYU, 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 GV12 XYU registered?

GV12 XYU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is GV12 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 XYU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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