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YK62 VEM

2012 Mini Mini (R57)

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,661 mi
Last recorded74,661 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R57)56,551 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VEM
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight deformation of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 72,629 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 72,629 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 70,335 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 May 2020 70,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,473 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 60,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 28,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 28,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 22,085 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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YK62 VEM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57) in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 56,551 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 (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 VEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK62 VEM registered?

YK62 VEM is a 2012 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 VEM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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