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VK12 LKU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,917 mi
Last recorded100,917 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 LKU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 100,917 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 88,167 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,121 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads below half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,845 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 75,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,114 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres surface cracking in tread area's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,451 miles

Nearside Front shocker damp but still damping

Pass 20 Nov 2018 59,377 miles

covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2017 51,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,375 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,317 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,376 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 LKU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LKU, 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 LKU registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK12 LKU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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