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SW12 FSE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,634 mi
Last recorded117,634 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 FSE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 117,634 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf top mount in engine bay splitting / nsf close on limit (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front corroded / rear close on limit in parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all shocks corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 110,104 miles

Coil spring corroded fronts and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread close on cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear flexi close on drive shaft

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nsf osf top shock bushes splitting in engine bay (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 101,153 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 92,958 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 81,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 72,786 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 62,004 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 54,110 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 54,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 35,840 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,150 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 17,893 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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SW12 FSE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW12 FSE, 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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SW12 FSE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 7 June 2012.

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