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YC12 DVP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,510 mi
Last recorded98,510 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DVP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 98,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 93,792 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 93,792 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 91,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 87,691 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 79,053 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 71,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 56,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not seated correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has low tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,258 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 45,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YC12 DVP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC12 DVP, 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 YC12 DVP registered?

YC12 DVP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 11 April 2012.

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