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OY12 YVW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,603 mi
Last recorded80,603 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 YVW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 80,603 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 80,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 76,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 70,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,781 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 59,352 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 53,688 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 50,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 47,046 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,199 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 26,334 miles

damage to n/s of windscreen within limits and outside of swept area

Pass 18 Apr 2016 17,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 13,466 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre balding on outer edges

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 YVW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YVW, 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 YVW registered?

OY12 YVW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 20 April 2012.

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