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SG12 XYS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,062 mi
Last recorded92,062 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 XYS
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 92,062 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 87,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 78,906 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 78,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,004 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All Four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 70,411 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 63,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 63,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (broke) (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,925 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 58,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,786 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,234 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 29,851 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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SG12 XYS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SG12 XYS, 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 SG12 XYS registered?

SG12 XYS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 13 August 2012.

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