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VK12 GGA

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,342 mi
Last recorded131,342 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GGA
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 131,342 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 124,719 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 116,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (205/60x16)

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Apr 2024 116,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake slight travel

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (205/60x16)

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 5 Apr 2023 104,417 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 90,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 82,374 miles

Handbrake warning lamp on when lever released

Tpms light on

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 50,654 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 44,436 miles

nearside front tyre punctured and worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,085 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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VK12 GGA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VK12 GGA, 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.

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What year was VK12 GGA registered?

VK12 GGA is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 March 2012.

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