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VE12 EMF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,161 mi
Last recorded63,161 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EMF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,161 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 63,112 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected barking brake cable broking (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear stop light reflector broking

Pass 21 Oct 2024 59,634 miles

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

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 55,184 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer casing missing no sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underguard fitted unable to fully check brake pipes and suspension bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,553 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 46,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 42,964 miles

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 16 Oct 2020 42,963 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures engine and body & Sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,766 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,914 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,124 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 24,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 20,045 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,986 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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VE12 EMF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VE12 EMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE12 EMF?

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What year was VE12 EMF registered?

VE12 EMF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is VE12 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 EMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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