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NV12 KYN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 KYN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,516 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 106,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 99,920 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL & TRANSMISSION FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 99,920 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDE WALL SLICED (205/55/17) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL & TRANSMISSION FLUID (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (GENERAL CORROSION OVERALL) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,717 miles

Tpms light on

Fail 31 May 2023 93,715 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tpms light on

Pass 13 Jun 2022 87,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,191 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 78,189 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,590 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,067 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 54,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 46,136 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 31,551 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminted

Pass 24 Dec 2016 23,302 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,831 miles

Oil leak

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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NV12 KYN 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 68.8%.

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 NV12 KYN, 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 NV12 KYN registered?

NV12 KYN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 June 2012.

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