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VE61 YOW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,483 mi
Last recorded92,483 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 YOW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 92,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 87,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,122 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 75,943 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 72,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,707 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 61,602 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 61,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 49,193 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 38,612 miles

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

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

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

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 YOW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW registered?

VE61 YOW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is VE61 YOW safe to buy?

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