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KW12 EAJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,144 mi
Last recorded129,144 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 EAJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,144 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 111,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing bush assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing bush assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 94,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 85,795 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 85,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 73,875 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 73,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,512 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 46,830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,275 miles

tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 14 Jul 2016 28,212 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,726 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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KW12 EAJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KW12 EAJ, 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 KW12 EAJ registered?

KW12 EAJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 June 2012.

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