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VK06 DBK

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

52,128 mi
Last recorded52,128 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 DBK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Oct 2024 40,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 38,263 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 35,790 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 32,959 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

Fail 15 Jul 2020 32,958 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres worn slightly out of shape

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2019 28,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 25,196 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,956 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 12,465 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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VK06 DBK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in White 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 (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK06 DBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK06 DBK registered?

VK06 DBK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 1 September 2012.

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