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OY12 OBU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,681 mi
Last recorded119,681 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 OBU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,681 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 3 Aug 2022 119,681 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing low

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2021 110,828 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 104,582 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 94,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2019 94,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,166 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 76,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2016 66,688 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,686 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 53,395 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,388 miles

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 OBU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBU, 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 OBU registered?

OY12 OBU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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