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YK12 TLF

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 TLF
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 122,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 117,618 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 117,618 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,368 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2024 111,368 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 103,709 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2023 103,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 95,132 miles

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached damaged and in bumper (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 86,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 81,752 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wet test

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 69,056 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2018 69,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 May 2017 62,599 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner devoid of tread

Offside Rear Inner devoid of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 40,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,045 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 TLF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 1 April 2012.

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