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YE12 GYP

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,145 mi
Last recorded76,145 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GYP
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 76,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 73,201 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 73,200 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front suspension arms corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,600 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 68,041 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 65,851 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edge

Fail 6 Jun 2022 65,851 miles

Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edge

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 62,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,333 miles

hand brake little reserve travel

vehicle under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 57,371 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 51,900 miles

handbrake lever has high travel

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,794 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 38,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 26,699 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 GYP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black 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 YE12 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

YE12 GYP is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 May 2012.

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