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VA12 AKU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,254 mi
Last recorded28,254 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 AKU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 28,254 miles

Slight corrosion to front suspension components

Pass 24 Jun 2025 27,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 27,228 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 25,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion present to all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 24,635 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop light inop

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

light corrosion on brake discs (all )

Pass 2 Jul 2021 23,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 20,057 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 18,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 17,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 15,948 miles

Note; All tyres have slight perishing present to sidewalls.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 14,939 miles

Outer Note; Light perishing evident to outer tyre sidewalls.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,618 miles

all 4 tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

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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VA12 AKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA12 AKU, 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 VA12 AKU registered?

VA12 AKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is VA12 AKU safe to buy?

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