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YC12 TLK

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 TLK
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 70,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexy deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 19 Jun 2025 70,889 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2024 63,479 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front washer jets poor

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

Rear washer jet not working

Pass 23 Jun 2023 58,794 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp dim

Fail 16 Jun 2023 58,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

centre stop lamp dim

Pass 17 Jun 2022 54,659 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine coolant level low

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

washers working but not to full power

Pass 11 Jun 2021 50,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 44,562 miles

Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wipers slightly smearing

Handbrake has slight reserve travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking and on 2mm tread ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and on 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 40,474 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Front exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 33,678 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly lipped

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 28,372 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 21,271 miles

child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,075 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 TLK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

YC12 TLK is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 27 June 2012.

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