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MT12 LXA

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,069 mi
Last recorded72,069 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 LXA
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 69,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 64,228 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 54,806 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 54,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 48,028 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four have slight wear steps (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 41,458 miles

all four brake discs have slight wear steps

Pass 9 Sep 2019 35,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 27,977 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2018 27,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2017 21,535 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,328 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,100 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 13,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MT12 LXA is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT12 LXA, 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 MT12 LXA registered?

MT12 LXA is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is MT12 LXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT12 LXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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