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V333 ARD

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

81,121 mi
Last recorded81,121 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV333 ARD
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 81,121 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 77,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 71,152 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 64,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,315 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 53,028 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 53,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 46,152 miles

cant check rear seat belts due to cover fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 39,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 34,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured run flat ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,827 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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V333 ARD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V333 ARD, 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 V333 ARD registered?

V333 ARD is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is V333 ARD safe to buy?

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