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AE12 HXR

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HXR
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 112,148 miles

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))

o/s front suspension arm corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2026 112,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

o/s front suspension arm corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2025 106,338 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,039 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 94,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 80,554 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Also lens damaged, not showing white to rear at time of test (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,862 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 53,433 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 49,462 miles

Under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 49,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Under body covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,551 miles

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

O/s/f tyre creaking on rotation

Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,086 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,081 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad warning lamp on attention needed (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad warning lamp on attention needed (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres nsr + osr have heavily stepped on inner tread sections attention needed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,335 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tread worn to saw tooth pattern

Offside Rear Inner tread worn to saw tooth pattern

Pass 1 Jul 2015 32,892 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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AE12 HXR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE12 HXR, 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 AE12 HXR registered?

AE12 HXR is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 21 July 2012.

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