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DG12 DSX

2012 Mini One D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,031 mi
Last recorded126,031 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 DSX
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 126,031 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A area (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,543 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 119,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 113,473 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 106,696 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 106,605 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 100,091 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

x2 nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2022 100,091 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

x2 nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2021 92,814 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 84,841 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 73,390 miles

Offside bonnet does not seem to be securing correctly

Fail 4 Jan 2019 73,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside bonnet does not seem to be securing correctly

Pass 3 Jan 2018 62,588 miles

handbrake warning light stopping on

Fail 3 Jan 2018 62,586 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

handbrake warning light stopping on

Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,088 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 45,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 42,878 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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DG12 DSX is a 2012 Mini One D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG12 DSX, 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 DG12 DSX registered?

DG12 DSX is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DG12 DSX safe to buy?

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