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YC12 FNS

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 103,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 103,535 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre stepping on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,896 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 98,886 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected will not switch off (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,268 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 93,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 86,791 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 86,791 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 80,707 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 80,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,329 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 75,329 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,977 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 68,958 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,848 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 54,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 54,144 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 47,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 41,407 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 41,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 34,840 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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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YC12 FNS is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

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

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