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RE62 XEX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 XEX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,134 miles

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

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Fail 20 Mar 2026 79,134 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 25 Mar 2025 75,178 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,572 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 67,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,823 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 61,798 miles

Exhaust fumes are high

Service light is on

Fail 9 Mar 2020 61,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes are high

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

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

Service light is on

Pass 2 Mar 2019 56,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 52,216 miles

Front Wiper blades are worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 40,306 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,675 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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RE62 XEX 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 RE62 XEX, 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 RE62 XEX registered?

RE62 XEX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 November 2012.

Is RE62 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 XEX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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