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SW12 GDZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,846 mi
Last recorded116,846 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle and components are fairly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,652 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 105,715 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 100,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,570 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,570 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 81,547 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 71,412 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,540 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 52,513 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 52,512 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 18,487 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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 GDZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SW12 GDZ, 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 GDZ registered?

SW12 GDZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 25 June 2012.

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