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SB62 VYY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,029 mi
Last recorded98,029 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 VYY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 98,029 miles

FRONT REG PLATE CARRIER LOOSE

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

O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Fail 6 Mar 2024 98,020 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

FRONT REG PLATE CARRIER LOOSE

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

O/S REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 78,725 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,703 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 69,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 64,948 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 54,767 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 54,767 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,420 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 45,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 32,801 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,516 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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SB62 VYY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB62 VYY, 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 SB62 VYY registered?

SB62 VYY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 December 2012.

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