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AJ12 NXU

2012 Mini Mini (R60)

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R60)57,372 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 NXU
MakeMini
ModelMini (R60)
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 89,347 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 83,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 82,341 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 18 May 2023 80,131 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 80,131 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 78,082 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 73,785 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 73,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 68,050 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 59,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,002 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 52,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 42,940 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on center,may require to attention soon ()

o/s/f wing has slightly dent

Fail 15 Jul 2017 42,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on center,may require to attention soon ()

o/s/f wing has slightly dent

Fail 23 Jun 2017 42,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perished.

Offside Front tyre has cuts in outer side wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 34,769 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 34,769 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light on. (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 25,476 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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AJ12 NXU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60) in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ12 NXU, 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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AJ12 NXU is a 2012 Mini Mini (R60), first registered on 29 June 2012.

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