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YF12 HWC

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HWC
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 98,649 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 88,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 87,042 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 74,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 74,449 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/ZRF18/91W runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 10 Feb 2022 63,483 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 63,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/ZRF18/91W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 55,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,829 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 49,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 40,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both offside rear and nearside rear tyre perished

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres wearing close on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2018 32,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,294 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 29,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,817 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 23,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2015 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Mini Mini (R60) reliability report

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YF12 HWC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YF12 HWC, 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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YF12 HWC is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 June 2012.

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