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YK12 OPX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,311 mi
Last recorded117,311 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,311 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 116,282 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 116,282 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 110,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 110,018 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 103,067 miles

Rear both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Fail 29 Mar 2023 103,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner foremost ball joint. chalked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,696 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 87,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 83,532 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,702 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

diesel emissions peak not detected

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,254 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 72,254 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs and brake wear indicator wires (1.9.2a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer shoulder

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,864 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 OPX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Black 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 OPX, 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 OPX registered?

YK12 OPX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 17 April 2012.

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