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VE61 JHA

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,786 mi
Last recorded180,786 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 JHA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 180,786 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 180,786 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 174,884 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 174,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 170,050 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 170,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 163,496 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 153,460 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 153,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both nearside and offside (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 145,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

clutch pipe corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 138,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 138,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 121,159 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 104,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,557 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 73,826 miles

Centre Front front wipers smear

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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VE61 JHA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE61 JHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE61 JHA registered?

VE61 JHA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 27 January 2012.

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