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YC12 DZZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,719 mi
Last recorded104,719 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 DZZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,719 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F & O/S/R load sensor linkage upper ball joints very tight/seized

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm & worn very low on both edges of tread possibly close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/R & both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine undertray insecure on N/S mount bolts & hanging down

rear wiper blade & arm missing

Fail 16 Mar 2026 104,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S/F & O/S/R load sensor linkage upper ball joints very tight/seized

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm & worn very low on both edges of tread possibly close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/R & both slightly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet safety catch sticking open position

engine coolant level just below min level

engine undertray insecure on N/S mount bolts & hanging down

rear wiper blade & arm missing

Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,899 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,883 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level over max (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 93,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 86,886 miles

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

both front tyres worn on both outer edges

osf tyre and both rear tyres age cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,435 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 70,665 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,351 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 62,301 miles

Nearside Rear n\s\r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear o\s\r tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,112 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 42,622 miles

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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YC12 DZZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC12 DZZ, 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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YC12 DZZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 5 April 2012.

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