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KN61 RVE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,755 mi
Last recorded90,755 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN61 RVE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 90,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 82,592 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 74,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 74,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,820 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 67,059 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 67,054 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front axle suspension area corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,735 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 62,959 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 62,959 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 60,314 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 54,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn sidewall Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edge and sidewall Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on edge Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edge and sidewall Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 54,796 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn sidewall Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edge and sidewall Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on edge Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn edge and sidewall Bridgestone 205/55/17 91V RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 49,420 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 43,849 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 38,632 miles

both nearside tyres worn sidewalls

Pass 19 Jan 2015 31,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KN61 RVE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red 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 KN61 RVE, 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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KN61 RVE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 January 2012.

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