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626 FAO

2012 Mini One Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,346 mi
Last recorded37,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration626 FAO
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 37,346 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2026 37,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,905 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 33,412 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 31,320 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall is damaged slightly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 brake pipes are swollen (1.1.11 (c))

underbody mot testable items are corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 28,723 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 28,723 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 25,642 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 22,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 20,452 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 20,452 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 18,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear tyres are cracking slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,300 miles

nearside rear inner brake disc beginning too corrode slightly

offside rear inner brake disc beginning too corrode slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2017 15,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear inner brake disc beginning too corrode slightly

offside rear inner brake disc beginning too corrode slightly

Pass 18 Nov 2015 11,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge bald

Offside Front tyre inner edge beginning to wear

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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626 FAO is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,216 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 One Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 626 FAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 626 FAO registered?

626 FAO is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 23 December 2012.

Is 626 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 626 FAO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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