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VK12 PZW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,394 mi
Last recorded78,394 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 PZW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 76,371 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 72,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and inner pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 72,725 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and inner pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,041 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and inner pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2021 61,301 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads 70/75% worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under trays/covers limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 55,446 miles

Under trays limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 50,082 miles

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

Under trays limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 43,775 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 36,341 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2016 36,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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VK12 PZW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

VK12 PZW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 15 May 2012.

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