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YK12 GDN

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

164,842 mi
Last recorded164,842 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GDN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 164,842 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 164,837 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 160,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 160,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 155,385 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 147,704 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,335 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 125,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,522 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 121,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 96,431 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,790 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 80,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 65,143 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 51,292 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 51,292 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YK12 GDN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK12 GDN, 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 YK12 GDN registered?

YK12 GDN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 July 2012.

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