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PY61 GXU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 GXU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 108,008 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 107,233 miles

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

Central Front under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 107,233 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Central Front under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 101,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view miner stone chip in swept area no more than 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive top side engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

engine/underside body covers/trays fitted*

Pass 5 Apr 2018 93,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/glazing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre cracking/glazing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/under side body covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 93,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/glazing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front tyre cracking/glazing

Pass 4 May 2017 87,008 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear + o/s/f tyres perished and cracking

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,815 miles

both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Fail 25 Jan 2016 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres have cracking to tread

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,843 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,843 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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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PY61 GXU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PY61 GXU, 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 PY61 GXU registered?

PY61 GXU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 February 2012.

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