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WF12 VVW

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,166 mi
Last recorded87,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 VVW
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,166 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 22 Jan 2025 82,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,892 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 72,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 66,452 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 50,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS, little worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread lightly perishing

Fail 28 Jan 2020 40,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS, little worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/17 RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre tread lightly perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2019 32,459 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 32,453 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position /tail gate (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 30,436 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 30,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,725 miles

6000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 19,281 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 11,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF12 VVW 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 80%.

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 WF12 VVW, 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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WF12 VVW is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 April 2012.

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