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YA61 EFE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EFE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 100,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 93,396 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 90,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 90,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 86,950 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 86,950 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 76,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 76,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 65,547 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 65,547 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 53,757 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 41,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 30,178 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 28,969 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 23,379 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt cracked

osf inner wheel rim slight damage buckeled

rear brake pads getting low

rear washer inop

undertrims fitted cant see some components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 17,967 miles

Oil leak

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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YA61 EFE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA61 EFE, 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

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What year was YA61 EFE registered?

YA61 EFE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is YA61 EFE safe to buy?

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