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GY12 FNL

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,368 mi
Last recorded183,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 FNL
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 183,368 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip to offside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 178,368 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 178,368 miles

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 172,038 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2023 172,038 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 164,801 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,905 miles

Both front tyres 0mm on outer edge

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 121,371 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 114,974 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 114,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 99,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 99,635 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,782 miles

Nearside Front rearmost lower arm bush has slight play

Offside Front rearmost lower arm bush has slight play

Pass 23 Jul 2016 75,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 74,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake discs worn/lipped

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,132 miles

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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GY12 FNL is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY12 FNL, 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 GY12 FNL registered?

GY12 FNL is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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