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SM12 NVC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,535 mi
Last recorded59,535 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 NVC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 59,535 miles

Offside Front Inner DRIVESHAFT BEARING NOISY

Pass 25 Aug 2025 53,523 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 53,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 50,100 miles

Central covers preventing inspection of components

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,382 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 37,711 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 37,711 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,073 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 32,073 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel bearing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavy pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2020 29,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted in scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,426 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both above limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 18,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,701 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 10,875 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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SM12 NVC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SM12 NVC, 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 SM12 NVC registered?

SM12 NVC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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