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GL12 DWD

2012 Mini One Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 DWD
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 70,380 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 68,189 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 65,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 59,885 miles

Front brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 45,718 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres lightly perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has sone chips in centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 45,717 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres lightly perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has sone chips in centre. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 36,523 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip in bottm of middle (zone B). (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

standard full undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 26 May 2021 36,520 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a chip in bottm of middle (zone B). (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rears. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

standard full undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 8 May 2019 19,988 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2018 17,039 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,367 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,838 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 7,266 miles

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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GL12 DWD is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL12 DWD, 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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GL12 DWD is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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