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AC04 TEX

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

153,651 mi
Last recorded153,651 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 TEX
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 153,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 193,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 144,893 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair, as lever has some travel

Pass 23 May 2024 183,120 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 129,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 173,338 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 173,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 115,357 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 156,919 miles

front brake discs scored and pitted on inside

interior mirror discolouring

plastic covers over floors and engine

slight travel on footbrake passed ok

Pass 6 Jan 2022 100,364 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 124,796 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,584 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 103,805 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 103,805 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,086 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 102,060 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 102,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,897 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 41,886 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 101,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 101,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 27,153 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,153 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 100,247 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 100,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,460 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,129 miles

rear exhaust hanger bracket insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,093 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,088 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,470 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AC04 TEX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AC04 TEX, 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 AC04 TEX registered?

AC04 TEX is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AC04 TEX safe to buy?

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