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YK12 TCZ

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,704 mi
Last recorded100,704 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 100,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 92,035 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 92,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement (10.1 (f))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 84,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2022 79,814 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 75,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 68,307 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,543 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,001 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 31,989 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 26,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,467 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 TCZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

YK12 TCZ is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 5 April 2012.

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