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YE12 ARU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,800 mi
Last recorded64,800 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 ARU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 64,800 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,719 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,928 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,752 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 60,752 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 58,088 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 53,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 49,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 43,596 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,105 miles

both front strut top mountings are deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2017 31,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2017 31,383 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to limit.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,906 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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YE12 ARU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White 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 YE12 ARU, 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 YE12 ARU registered?

YE12 ARU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 May 2012.

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