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VK62 VST

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,992 mi
Last recorded62,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 VST
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,992 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 60,439 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 60,439 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 57,196 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 57,196 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 53,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Fail 28 Apr 2023 53,644 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2022 49,560 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 May 2022 49,560 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 May 2021 45,180 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 41,666 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 36,834 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 33,707 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 28,893 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread bald on inner edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,829 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 21,161 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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VK62 VST is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VK62 VST, 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 VK62 VST registered?

VK62 VST is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 26 September 2012.

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