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VK12 GUO

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,351 mi
Last recorded96,351 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GUO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 96,351 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 96,351 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,492 miles

Front flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2023 71,991 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 63,612 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 55,252 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 55,248 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,145 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,812 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 39,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,800 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 35,800 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 30,588 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 20,913 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 GUO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VK12 GUO, 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 VK12 GUO registered?

VK12 GUO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is VK12 GUO safe to buy?

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