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KV12 XWA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,994 mi
Last recorded82,994 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 XWA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 82,994 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 69,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre thorn in tyre ()

oil level low

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,036 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 54,210 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 54,210 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,595 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 50,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 42,841 miles

Rear uneven wear on inner edge of both tyres

Fail 25 Apr 2018 42,841 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Rear uneven wear on inner edge of both tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,036 miles

both rear tyres tread distorting inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 32,615 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 23,313 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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KV12 XWA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV12 XWA, 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 KV12 XWA registered?

KV12 XWA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 April 2012.

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