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SM12 VNV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,837 mi
Last recorded83,837 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 83,837 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 83,828 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin flex joint (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,276 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,772 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 65,772 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,422 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,722 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,439 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,307 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 33,307 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 26,014 miles

front spliter damaged

slight oil around gearbox

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,178 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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 VNV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White 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 VNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM12 VNV registered?

SM12 VNV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is SM12 VNV safe to buy?

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