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RF61 KAO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 KAO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 66,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs slightly lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner racks have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 65,766 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre cracked and separated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner racks have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake has slight travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 62,031 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 52,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 41,830 miles

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 37,541 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,504 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,512 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing slight age related cracks

Offside Rear tyre showing slight age related cracks

Pass 16 Nov 2016 18,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,066 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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RF61 KAO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey 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 RF61 KAO, 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 RF61 KAO registered?

RF61 KAO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is RF61 KAO safe to buy?

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