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LS12 UBK

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,562 mi
Last recorded83,562 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 UBK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 83,562 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 83,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 76,595 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 76,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 71,475 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,150 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight slightly loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side skirt seal slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 67,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 56,787 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,893 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 2 May 2019 41,789 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 May 2018 34,410 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear plastic under tray loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 205,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 21,167 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 15,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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LS12 UBK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS12 UBK, 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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LS12 UBK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 April 2012.

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