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W26 ARM

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,169 mi
Last recorded68,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 ARM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 68,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 63,445 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 58,487 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2024 58,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 55,009 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 51,203 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 51,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,257 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 37,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

tpms lamp on

Pass 24 Apr 2018 32,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 26,992 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine has oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 21,982 miles

Remove items encroaching drivers view of the road prior to test.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,738 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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W26 ARM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W26 ARM, 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 W26 ARM registered?

W26 ARM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is W26 ARM safe to buy?

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