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YK12 MVE

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,793 mi
Last recorded95,793 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MVE
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 91,174 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 83,893 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 83,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 77,394 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 72,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 63,175 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,424 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,312 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 49,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,564 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 27,865 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 MVE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVE, 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 MVE registered?

YK12 MVE is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 23 March 2012.

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