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VE62 XPT

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,695 mi
Last recorded105,695 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 XPT
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 105,695 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 105,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 103,474 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 103,447 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 99,840 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 95,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 92,375 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 May 2021 89,242 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 85,497 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 80,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 68,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 68,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake Warning Light On

Pass 1 Feb 2018 68,056 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,703 miles

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)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2016 42,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 30,622 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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VE62 XPT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE62 XPT, 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 VE62 XPT registered?

VE62 XPT is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is VE62 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 XPT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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