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VE12 ZCN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZCN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 85,168 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,961 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,857 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 68,801 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 63,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 57,848 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,994 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,509 miles

under covers fitted obsuring some parts

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,625 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 ZCN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

VE12 ZCN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is VE12 ZCN safe to buy?

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