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DA12 MVT

2012 Mini One D

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,506 mi
Last recorded166,506 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 MVT
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 166,506 miles

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front anti roll d bushes slightly worn

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside front fog lamp slightly damp with water

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2024 157,750 miles

exhaust heat shields deteriorated

nearside and offside front anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,402 miles

Central Rear Heatshield Slight Insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Jacking Block Missing

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 141,229 miles

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished and worn

offside rear tyre tread worn low 3/2mm

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 141,229 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front sub frame slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear bushes slightly perished and worn

offside rear tyre tread worn low 3/2mm

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 134,244 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2021 134,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,422 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 125,420 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured on inside edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 108,669 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 108,669 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 96,041 miles

rear discs lipped and corroding on edge

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Fail 19 Jun 2018 96,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear discs lipped and corroding on edge

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,268 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lip (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,268 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened big lip (3.5.1i)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 68,729 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 68,729 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,391 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped front brake pads worn low will soon need replacing

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge close to legal limits (step tyre)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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DA12 MVT is a 2012 Mini One D in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DA12 MVT, 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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What year was DA12 MVT registered?

DA12 MVT is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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