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DG12 TKF

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,519 mi
Last recorded195,519 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 TKF
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 195,519 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 195,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 179,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 179,650 miles

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 24 Feb 2023 158,909 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,674 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 135,514 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 135,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 132,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,913 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 78,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,965 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,640 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,341 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 18,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TKF is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

DG12 TKF is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is DG12 TKF safe to buy?

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