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LS12 VJO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,263 mi
Last recorded35,263 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 35,263 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 35,263 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light White light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 33,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 33,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White light not Red (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 31,467 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 29,540 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 25,829 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 22,416 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 21,045 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 21,045 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 17,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 14,900 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 11,588 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 11,530 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,060 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut but no cords showing

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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LS12 VJO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VJO, 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 LS12 VJO registered?

LS12 VJO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is LS12 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 VJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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