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EY61 VNN

2012 Mini Mini (R58)

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,439 mi
Last recorded55,439 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Mini (R58)46,523 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 VNN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R58)
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,439 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 55,424 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,915 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 50,903 miles

Nearside Rear Inner 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 10 Aug 2023 46,523 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 46,194 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 44,994 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,582 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 29,448 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 21,299 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner & outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,029 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R58)?

Based on 32,231 MOT tests across 2,295 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
4,576
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,295
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 216
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 189
Registration plate lamp not working 127
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EY61 VNN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58) in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Mini (R58) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 46,523 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R58) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 216 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY61 VNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R58) typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini (R58) is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY61 VNN registered?

EY61 VNN is a 2012 Mini Mini (R58), first registered on 23 January 2012.

Is EY61 VNN safe to buy?

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