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EK62 VEX

2012 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,915 mi
Last recorded79,915 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VEX
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 79,915 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction recommend moving dash-camera higher to behind the rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,700 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 65,832 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,642 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 54,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 50,386 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 29 Mar 2018 50,386 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2017 46,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 46,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,676 miles

Front tyre treads starting to wear low

Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,676 miles

Front tyre treads starting to wear low

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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EK62 VEX is a 2012 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK62 VEX registered?

EK62 VEX is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for EK62 VEX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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