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XFZ 1557

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,317 mi
Last recorded92,317 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 1557
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Badly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...205/55/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Badly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 92,317 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Badly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm...205/55/17 95W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Badly split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 87,481 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 82,824 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,404 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,600 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 70,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 62,897 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,172 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 35,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 25,807 miles

Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing both sides (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 20,889 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,919 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres close to marker bars and worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted in both rear seats unable to check seat belts

undertrays fitted obscuring 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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XFZ 1557 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,995cc 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 XFZ 1557, 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 XFZ 1557 registered?

XFZ 1557 is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 September 2012.

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