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SJ12 VEV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,292 mi
Last recorded127,292 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 VEV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 127,292 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 127,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,661 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,716 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 91,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long scratch from prolonged use of faulty wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Long scratch from prolonged use of faulty wiper. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,671 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 79,671 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,349 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 64,424 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 64,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre showing approx 2.4mm of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre showing approx 2.4mm of tread in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 59,247 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread and perishing outer edges

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,159 miles

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)

brake warning light on.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Fail 14 Nov 2017 48,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

brake warning light on.

unable to fully inspect rear brake pads!

Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,815 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 15,113 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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SJ12 VEV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ12 VEV, 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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SJ12 VEV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 March 2012.

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