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VE61 PJX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 PJX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 108,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 98,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 88,894 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 80,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 68,841 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,164 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 60,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,833 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 35,680 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 28,492 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 22,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 17,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 PJX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE61 PJX registered?

VE61 PJX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 February 2012.

Is VE61 PJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 PJX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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