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WV12 SPU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

110,837 mi
Last recorded110,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 SPU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 110,837 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 94,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 81,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 77,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attachment 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coolant leak Header tank empty

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,223 miles

Coolant level found to be low but no leaks obvious

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber 'D' bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping on inner edge

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 55,818 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 45,379 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 35,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,123 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,781 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 29,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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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WV12 SPU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WV12 SPU, 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 WV12 SPU registered?

WV12 SPU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WV12 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 SPU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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