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VE12 VBC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,745 mi
Last recorded46,745 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VBC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 46,745 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 39,130 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,511 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 29,314 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 26,546 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,560 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 23,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,312 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 20,311 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 16,756 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf tyre cuts in tread

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 VBC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

VE12 VBC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is VE12 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 VBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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