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SM12 OYA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,352 mi
Last recorded126,352 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 OYA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 126,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 116,762 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 110,182 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 101,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge of the tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge of the tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge of the tread 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 89,962 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 79,856 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 79,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 69,296 miles

under body shields fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Aug 2018 56,726 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 56,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 47,939 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Start stop warning on dash

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,181 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,551 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 19,477 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 OYA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SM12 OYA, 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 OYA registered?

SM12 OYA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 June 2012.

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