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AO62 VLA

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 VLA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 81,968 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 68,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 68,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 53,763 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,867 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 41,867 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,413 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 38,413 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 34,613 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 32,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge and slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edge and slight cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,746 miles

Front tyres slight wear outer edges

Offside Front brake pads 3.0-4.0mm

Rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,286 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 28,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 22,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad now down to same thickness as backing plate (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 22,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad now down to same thickness as backing plate (3.5.1g)

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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AO62 VLA is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO62 VLA registered?

AO62 VLA is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is AO62 VLA safe to buy?

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