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OY12 EHT

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,726 mi
Last recorded96,726 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 EHT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 96,726 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 96,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 95,192 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure both not secured properly (4.7.1 (c) (i))

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,230 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 92,197 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder & Air Freshener Removed ()

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,466 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 89,454 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,434 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 83,435 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,150 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 73,827 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,004 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 50,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,880 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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OY12 EHT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OY12 EHT, 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 OY12 EHT registered?

OY12 EHT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 2 March 2012.

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