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PE12 VFU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,892 mi
Last recorded59,892 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VFU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 59,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,999 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 54,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,443 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,392 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,128 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 47,333 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,399 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 38,057 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,071 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,085 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 23,085 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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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PE12 VFU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 PE12 VFU, 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 PE12 VFU registered?

PE12 VFU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is PE12 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 VFU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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