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EW08 EEW

2012 Mini One Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,788 mi
Last recorded63,788 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW08 EEW
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 63,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 61,592 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 61,592 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,978 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 51,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 42,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 39,015 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 36,591 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 34,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 33,720 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 30,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 29,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 29,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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EW08 EEW is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,216 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EW08 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EW08 EEW registered?

EW08 EEW is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is EW08 EEW safe to buy?

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