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SW12 PNO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,195 mi
Last recorded46,195 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 PNO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 46,195 miles

corrosion to various suspension parts

Fail 11 Mar 2026 46,594 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,567 miles

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to various suspension parts

Fail 24 Mar 2025 44,567 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to various suspension parts

Pass 25 Mar 2024 42,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front suspension arms

Fail 22 Mar 2024 42,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to front suspension arms

Pass 29 Mar 2023 39,164 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,844 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 32,261 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,854 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 19,968 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 19,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 16,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 7,526 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 6,413 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 PNO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO registered?

SW12 PNO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is SW12 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 PNO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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