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SW12 GDK

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,507 mi
Last recorded116,507 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GDK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 116,507 miles

Underbody undersealed, cannot do full inspection

Pass 5 Mar 2025 112,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 99,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,177 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 81,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt snapped in hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 77,597 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 69,883 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 57,714 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 46,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,266 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,481 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp not fully secure

chip in windscreen towards centre around 10mm

Fail 19 Apr 2016 32,481 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear number plate lamp not fully secure

chip in windscreen towards centre around 10mm

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,597 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 GDK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc 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 SW12 GDK, 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 SW12 GDK registered?

SW12 GDK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is SW12 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 GDK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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