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HF12 LVA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,115 mi
Last recorded117,115 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF12 LVA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,115 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 110,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 110,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 92,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 92,001 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,409 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 84,409 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,075 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 67,251 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,399 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 50,028 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 43,777 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full belt inspection

Pass 29 May 2015 33,129 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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HF12 LVA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HF12 LVA, 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 HF12 LVA registered?

HF12 LVA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is HF12 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF12 LVA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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