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AA12 GEL

2012 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,780 mi
Last recorded80,780 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA12 GEL
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,780 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor sections and chassis members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,054 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,074 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

noise from gearbox

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,877 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 59,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756515 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 52,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All Seat belts cant be inspected

Pass 8 Jan 2020 49,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing 1756515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 40,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing 1756515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 30,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,996 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 19,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 8,943 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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AA12 GEL is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA12 GEL registered?

AA12 GEL is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is AA12 GEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA12 GEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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