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SY12 PGK

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,013 mi
Last recorded77,013 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 PGK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 77,013 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2025 77,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2025 76,989 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump badly corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front unions badly corroded at flexis (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported clip corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 69,262 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 69,261 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 53,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,331 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 51,331 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 42,045 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,883 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 36,836 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 32,344 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,831 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SY12 PGK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY12 PGK, 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 SY12 PGK registered?

SY12 PGK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 March 2012.

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