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SV12 LZH

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,190 mi
Last recorded107,190 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LZH
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 107,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges worn 205/55/17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn 205/55/17 91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/17 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 94,474 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 18 Sep 2024 94,474 miles

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

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2023 84,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 76,940 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 70,251 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 70,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 64,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,696 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 58,696 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,271 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,649 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 31,189 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SV12 LZH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 SV12 LZH, 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 SV12 LZH registered?

SV12 LZH is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 March 2012.

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