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YF12 UEG

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,458 mi
Last recorded155,458 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 UEG
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 155,458 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 155,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush recommend replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 147,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Fail 6 Jun 2025 147,714 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 29 Jun 2024 141,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 135,073 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 135,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,390 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 129,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 125,982 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 125,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2020 123,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides showing signs of age (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides our low and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides showing sign of age (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 123,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides showing signs of age (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Remove items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides our low and in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides showing sign of age (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 121,286 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,369 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 111,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 81,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 66,493 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,493 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UEG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEG, 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 UEG registered?

YF12 UEG is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 18 June 2012.

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