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LA12 AAY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,751 mi
Last recorded118,751 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 AAY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 118,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 104,796 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 92,447 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 92,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,172 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 81,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2,500 remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,702 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 75,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 70,379 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,002 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 60,685 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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LA12 AAY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA12 AAY, 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 LA12 AAY registered?

LA12 AAY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is LA12 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 AAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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