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VE61 DYM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,219 mi
Last recorded136,219 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 DYM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,219 miles

Exhaust flexi started to separate

Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,917 miles

Front Noisy induction (air box).

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE: D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 127,187 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 122,326 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also bolt in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 115,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 115,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 98,552 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,164 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 84,698 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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VE61 DYM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE61 DYM, 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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VE61 DYM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 January 2012.

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