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MW12 VAA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,416 mi
Last recorded118,416 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 VAA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 118,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 118,416 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face excess corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 113,202 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 106,004 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low 3/2mm close to legal limits

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn low and worn un even and slightly out shape on inner edges

offside front coil spring corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2022 106,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

nearside and offside front tyres worn low 3/2mm close to legal limits

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly worn low and worn un even and slightly out shape on inner edges

offside front coil spring corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,244 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn slightly uneven on inner edges and slightly out of shape

offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,842 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 82,001 miles

Nearside 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))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 70,830 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,096 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)

both front tyres perished on outer wall.

nsr tyre perished on outer wall.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 60,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

both front tyres perished on outer wall.

nsr tyre perished on outer wall.

Pass 22 Jul 2016 45,944 miles

eml on dash

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MW12 VAA 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 MW12 VAA, 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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MW12 VAA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 July 2012.

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