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M40 DCY

2012 Mini One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,601 mi
Last recorded84,601 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 DCY
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 84,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 23 Sep 2025 84,601 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet pull broken

Fail 23 Aug 2024 84,569 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet pull broken

Pass 23 Jul 2022 83,251 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 83,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 81,553 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,620 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 71,345 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 61,609 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,611 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 51,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 51,593 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,522 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 28,997 miles

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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M40 DCY is a 2012 Mini One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M40 DCY registered?

M40 DCY is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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