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A17 STY

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,144 mi
Last recorded105,144 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 STY
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 105,144 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 101,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 97,010 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 97,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 92,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,070 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,923 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,605 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,089 miles

Both front tyres have signs of wearing on the inner edges, possible alignment issue

Pass 25 Jul 2015 49,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A17 STY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A17 STY, 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 A17 STY registered?

A17 STY is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is A17 STY safe to buy?

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