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YA12 XER

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,331 mi
Last recorded59,331 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 XER
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 59,331 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 56,405 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 56,405 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 53,120 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,728 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,733 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 44,290 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 41,880 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,958 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 37,958 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 33,891 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 28,783 miles

Front and rear pads worn!!!

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,215 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 16,228 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
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YA12 XER is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA12 XER, 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 YA12 XER registered?

YA12 XER is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is YA12 XER safe to buy?

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