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SO62 UNP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,752 mi
Last recorded78,752 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 UNP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 78,752 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 78,747 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

T.P.M.S light on

Pass 13 May 2024 71,978 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 71,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 67,600 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 67,600 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,215 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 64,214 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Snapped (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,550 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,833 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 37,012 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 25,998 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 25,861 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 24,872 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,505 miles

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

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

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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SO62 UNP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO62 UNP, 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 SO62 UNP registered?

SO62 UNP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SO62 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 UNP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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