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YK12 NYF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,730 mi
Last recorded111,730 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 NYF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,730 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 111,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 103,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 98,740 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 94,396 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 83,374 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***ON LIMIT*** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 83,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***ON LIMIT*** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 63,941 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 62,459 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 62,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 56,033 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 49,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,545 miles

Centre Rear exhaust heat shield damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear under tray damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 28,923 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 NYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYF, 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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YK12 NYF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 16 March 2012.

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