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YB61 UXO

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 UXO
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,596 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 91,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 89,306 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 89,306 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 87,467 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 79,061 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 79,061 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 64,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 56,421 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 56,421 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2019 50,511 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,628 miles

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

Offside Front top suspension mount splitting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s Rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 45,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front top suspension mount splitting

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s Rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 39,553 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,702 miles

signs of damage to n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

stone chips in windscreen

wear to o/s/r inner brake pad

Fail 3 Feb 2016 31,626 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

signs of damage to n/s/r tyre on outer sidewall

stone chips in windscreen

wear to o/s/r inner brake pad

Pass 15 Jan 2015 24,746 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 24,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs lipped

rear discs slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YB61 UXO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB61 UXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YB61 UXO registered?

YB61 UXO is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 3 February 2012.

Is YB61 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 UXO shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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