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EJ12 DDN

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,794 mi
Last recorded174,794 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DDN
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 174,794 miles

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 174,789 miles

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

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

Central Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 157,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 139,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 108,306 miles

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

Nearside Front sensor wire not fitted in brake pad

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 100,112 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 100,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 92,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 86,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 86,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 80,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,561 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 67,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades are starting to split

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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EJ12 DDN is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ12 DDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ12 DDN registered?

EJ12 DDN is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ12 DDN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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