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GU12 WPE

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,061 mi
Last recorded105,061 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WPE
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 105,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,223 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 175/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 93,859 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 175/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 88,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 78,749 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 78,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 74,600 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 68,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 63,344 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

Fail 4 Nov 2016 57,156 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT , REAR INNER WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 2 Dec 2015 52,050 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 49,541 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front undertray adrift

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Wipers 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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GU12 WPE is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU12 WPE, 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.

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What year was GU12 WPE registered?

GU12 WPE is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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