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VE12 UWG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,472 mi
Last recorded99,472 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 UWG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 91,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 89,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 84,385 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BINDING SLIGHT UNEVEN WEAR ON PADS STRIP FREE OFF SERVICE STRONG ADVISE ALL 4 BRAKES CHECK SERVICE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY OK TO KEEP SAME WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS ,RED RUBBER GREASE ALL BRAKE HOSES , BRAKE PIPES SUP RUBBERS ,SILLS FLOOR CHASSI ,PREVENRIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK ,DO BEFORE NEXT WINTEER POWER WASH ALL SALT OFF FIRST.

Pass 23 Apr 2021 80,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 77,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER WALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,622 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 70,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 63,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wall damaged

Offside Front Tyre wall damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 50,072 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 UWG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UWG, 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 VE12 UWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for VE12 UWG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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