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YG12 SYF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,981 mi
Last recorded49,981 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SYF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 49,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 43,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 41,708 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 41,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 39,013 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 39,013 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 33,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 30,921 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,959 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 26,611 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 26,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,318 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 19,762 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,331 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 12,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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YG12 SYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG12 SYF, 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 YG12 SYF registered?

YG12 SYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YG12 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 SYF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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