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YK12 MEV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,799 mi
Last recorded81,799 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MEV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 71,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,711 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 62,802 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 55,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test (Phone Stand) ()

Pass 21 Oct 2019 41,083 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 38,982 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 27,598 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,175 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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YK12 MEV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YK12 MEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 MEV registered?

YK12 MEV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 8 March 2012.

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