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YA61 EFJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA61 EFJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,669 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 85,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 73,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 62,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in the sidewall no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 53,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,294 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Item hanging from rear view mirror ()

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

Offside Front Tyre appears to have been temporary repaired and also wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2020 41,640 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,489 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 26,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 23,297 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 18,945 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has cuts

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,277 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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YA61 EFJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YA61 EFJ, 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 YA61 EFJ registered?

YA61 EFJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 January 2012.

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