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AJ12 EAF

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,233 mi
Last recorded164,233 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 EAF
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 164,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 164,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close, also wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 152,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 141,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside door catching wing but still operational

Pass 5 May 2022 128,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 114,446 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 and badly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake warning light on

tps warning light on

Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,109 miles

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2019 102,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers , under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 78,428 miles

front tyres close to limit slight damage to side walls

Fail 25 Jul 2018 78,428 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres close to limit slight damage to side walls

Pass 31 Jul 2017 71,122 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 71,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 55,842 miles

both front tyres have cuts but not showing cords.

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,454 miles

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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AJ12 EAF is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 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 D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 EAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ12 EAF is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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