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HN61 YFZ

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,456 mi
Last recorded146,456 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 YFZ
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 146,456 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 139,077 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake performance is 22% min 16%

Fail 3 Dec 2024 139,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake performance not as good as could be

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake performance is 22% min 16%

Pass 2 Dec 2023 131,359 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 131,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight effect on beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 119,243 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 113,640 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 113,634 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker fitted (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65 15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on mot min requirements (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 109,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2019 109,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2018 102,389 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,949 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 85,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 72,766 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 67,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,524 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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HN61 YFZ is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN61 YFZ, 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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HN61 YFZ is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 18 February 2012.

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