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YB12 HVJ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HVJ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 101,994 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 101,988 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 99,322 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 93,894 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,337 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES...

Fail 9 Oct 2023 88,337 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES...

Pass 12 Oct 2022 77,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 77,516 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,102 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 58,069 miles

Engine oil low.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 57,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,762 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,768 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 39,768 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp Broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,023 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,127 miles

Nearside Rear childseat fitted to belt

Offside Rear childseat fitted to belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 26,126 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

Nearside Rear childseat fitted to belt

Offside Rear childseat fitted to belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,370 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 17,946 miles

nsf tyre 2.5mm bald on edges

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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YB12 HVJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

YB12 HVJ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 19 July 2012.

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