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YC12 YZY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,209 mi
Last recorded100,209 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YZY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 100,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 94,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smears replace asap (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 88,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges almost cords advise replacement ASAP 205 55 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2023 82,262 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 82,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 69,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2021 59,935 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,534 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,083 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,469 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 41,462 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 36,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,017 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,189 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 YZY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 24 April 2012.

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