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YB12 BYF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,865 mi
Last recorded128,865 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 BYF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,865 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 128,865 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 123,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 123,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,506 miles

Shockers and wishbones corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2021 112,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 112,427 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,386 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 98,335 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 94,502 miles

Emissions too clean to register.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,121 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some 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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YB12 BYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB12 BYF, 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 YB12 BYF registered?

YB12 BYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 12 July 2012.

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