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LV12 DSE

2012 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,959 mi
Last recorded82,959 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 DSE
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 82,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,153 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 81,153 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 79,482 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe exhaust rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 79,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe exhaust rubber split. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 75,100 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 75,100 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 70,025 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))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,782 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/15 inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,430 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Oil leak slight rear of engine ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,148 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 38,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,927 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut in center of tread but not down to cord

Fail 16 Mar 2015 30,925 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cut in center of tread but not down to cord

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LV12 DSE is a 2012 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 50,312 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LV12 DSE registered?

LV12 DSE is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LV12 DSE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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