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YK12 MWV

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,796 mi
Last recorded116,796 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MWV
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 116,796 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

TPMS ON

Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 90,957 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,527 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 74,536 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 62,442 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge, also sidewalls are perishing advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge, also sidewalls are perishing advise early replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 52,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 45,789 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 45,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 35,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MWV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

YK12 MWV is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 9 March 2012.

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