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VE12 EMJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,545 mi
Last recorded89,545 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EMJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 89,545 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 85,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 81,764 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 79,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 73,564 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2021 65,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 65,297 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2020 61,096 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 56,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,389 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,861 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 44,860 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

both front tyres bold on shoulders

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,251 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 EMJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE12 EMJ, 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

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What year was VE12 EMJ registered?

VE12 EMJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is VE12 EMJ safe to buy?

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