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YF12 VLZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,609 mi
Last recorded92,609 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 92,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 92,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Spring slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth worn on inner edge and tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 84,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,781 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 76,781 miles

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

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All four front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 64,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rubber bonding starting to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount rubber bonding starting to fail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,059 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,136 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,136 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 55,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 53,633 miles

plastic floor pan covers and engine undertrays fitted obscuring variouse mechanical components

Pass 25 May 2017 53,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3/2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,817 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 VLZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White 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 YF12 VLZ, 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 VLZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 July 2012.

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