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KL09 BOW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,148 mi
Last recorded80,148 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL09 BOW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,148 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 73,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 65,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 62,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill, slight damage

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,137 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 50,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r17 also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 47,815 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 47,802 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 45,197 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,068 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 26,763 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,352 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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KL09 BOW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KL09 BOW, 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 KL09 BOW registered?

KL09 BOW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is KL09 BOW safe to buy?

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