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YG12 UWL

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UWL
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 89,443 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 85,792 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 85,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 82,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 78,314 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,884 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 60,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low on tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2020 48,003 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,742 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,580 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,054 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 27,410 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 21,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,473 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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YG12 UWL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

YG12 UWL is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 March 2012.

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