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PE12 ZKU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,157 mi
Last recorded173,157 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 ZKU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 173,157 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 164,962 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 164,960 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 155,733 miles

surface corrosion on front suspension components

surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Apr 2023 146,601 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe

Fail 17 Apr 2023 146,601 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe

Pass 1 Apr 2022 139,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in inner 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

engine undertray missing

surface corrosion on rear suspension subframe

Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,234 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 124,513 miles

Rear All rear brake pads worn to approximately 3mm

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,737 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 75,253 miles

Spare tyre defective Inflation kit out of date ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 61,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 43,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 ZKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE12 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

PE12 ZKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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