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NL12 ZZJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,060 mi
Last recorded106,060 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 ZZJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 106,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 101,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 97,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,051 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 77,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 65,778 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,527 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 55,522 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 49,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,826 miles

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 29 May 2015 24,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2015 22,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 22,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

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 ZZJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Green with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NL12 ZZJ, 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 NL12 ZZJ registered?

NL12 ZZJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 March 2012.

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