CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y13 EYE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY13 EYE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 74,486 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 66,124 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 66,123 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 58,378 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 52,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,279 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 47,278 miles

Central Front Body panel likely to become detached rad support bracket (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2020 45,292 miles

Front RADIATOR PACK CARRIER DAMAGED

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking incorrect clip fitted

Nearside Front windscreen has a minor chip

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

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing 2 x main bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner cv gaitor leaking incorrect clip fitted

Nearside Front windscreen has a minor chip

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,579 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 43,578 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall/225 45 18 RF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 30,757 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 23,914 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y13 EYE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y13 EYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y13 EYE?

You can check the full history of Y13 EYE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y13 EYE registered?

Y13 EYE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 August 2012.

Is Y13 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y13 EYE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y13 EYE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y13 EYE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.