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YE12 LUY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,550 mi
Last recorded98,550 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LUY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,550 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,560 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,415 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 80,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 74,594 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,494 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 50,493 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 43,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2018 43,179 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure front part of the boot torn (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive wear on the inside of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessive wear on the inside of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wipers worn and juddering but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 23 May 2017 34,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and bald on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2017 34,760 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm and bald on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 27,996 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 20,958 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 LUY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 LUY, 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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YE12 LUY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 May 2012.

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