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YB61 GZX

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,843 mi
Last recorded55,843 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 GZX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 55,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 55,393 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 55,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 54,485 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 54,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 52,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,922 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 49,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,160 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 41,619 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,169 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,443 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 30,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,622 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 20,036 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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YB61 GZX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 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 (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB61 GZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YB61 GZX registered?

YB61 GZX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is YB61 GZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 GZX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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