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SV12 VTN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,031 mi
Last recorded122,031 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 VTN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 122,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,167 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 115,166 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 107,371 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Aug 2023 98,746 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,361 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 82,376 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 82,372 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))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 75,355 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,270 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 66,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 59,749 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,010 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VTN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTN, 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 VTN registered?

SV12 VTN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SV12 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 VTN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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