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NL12 WKJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,425 mi
Last recorded128,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WKJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 128,425 miles

Bolts missing on radiator support

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake balance at the 30% limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 128,425 miles

Bolts missing on radiator support

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake balance at the 30% limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 121,339 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some bolts missing on radiator support

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Wipers smear the screen slightly

Fail 3 Jul 2025 121,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some bolts missing on radiator support

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning illuminated

Wipers smear the screen slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2024 121,324 miles

Exhaust centre joint in poor condition/repaired with paste

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear arms starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light indicating a soft tyre

Wipers smear slightly

Fail 8 May 2024 121,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre joint corroded and repaired with paste

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A little corrosion on arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 121,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust centre joint corroded and repaired with paste

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened A little corrosion on arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate so that it is unreadable (6.1.6 (f) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2023 111,858 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 111,856 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 99,391 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2022 99,391 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 90,942 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 90,942 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,412 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 80,410 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 57,854 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,644 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,474 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,222 miles

both front tyres worn on edges [205/60/r16 92h]

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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NL12 WKJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NL12 WKJ, 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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NL12 WKJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 March 2012.

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