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LP61 KUW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP61 KUW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 63,589 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2025 59,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 58,977 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 57,274 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 57,274 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,636 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 49,375 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, perished and splitting on sidewall and treads. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm and perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.5mm, perished and splitting and worn low on edges. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 38,519 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,076 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 29,492 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,451 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2016 23,451 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 16,911 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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LP61 KUW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LP61 KUW, 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 LP61 KUW registered?

LP61 KUW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 10 February 2012.

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