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YF12 JFZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,073 mi
Last recorded88,073 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 JFZ
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,073 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 85,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in very poor condition with low tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 82,767 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,304 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below min

Fail 9 Dec 2022 75,191 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below min

Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,896 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 57,891 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 48,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 41,849 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 41,849 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 27,160 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 25,015 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 20,992 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 15,392 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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YF12 JFZ 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 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 YF12 JFZ, 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 YF12 JFZ registered?

YF12 JFZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 JFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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