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V50 PHY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,887 mi
Last recorded63,887 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 PHY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 63,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 63,880 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 62,040 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 62,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 60,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 58,068 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 58,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 56,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,592 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 53,438 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 39,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr tyre perished

os headlamp mask fitted

osr tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2016 32,252 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 26,002 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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V50 PHY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V50 PHY, 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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V50 PHY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 5 March 2012.

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