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GU12 NBD

2012 Mini One Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,214 mi
Last recorded84,214 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NBD
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 84,214 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 73,474 miles

Front coolant hose not secure (across bottom of rad)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 70,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pair (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin set (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,930 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))

all four brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,532 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,213 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GU12 NBD is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GU12 NBD, 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 GU12 NBD registered?

GU12 NBD is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 NBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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