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KO08 MAY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 MAY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,888 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged lens taped in ()

Fail 19 Jan 2026 104,888 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged lens taped in ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 97,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,685 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 88,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 78,192 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,987 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 75,987 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 67,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 60,545 miles

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm and slightly perished

Fail 2 Jul 2019 60,545 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm and slightly perished

Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,196 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm and slightly perished

Fail 29 Jun 2018 57,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on 3mm and slightly perished

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,529 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,529 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,826 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,167 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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KO08 MAY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KO08 MAY, 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 KO08 MAY registered?

KO08 MAY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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