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N40 MME

2012 Mini One Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

70,540 mi
Last recorded70,540 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 MME
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,540 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 62,224 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 62,224 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 49,681 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 49,681 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,713 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 45,713 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,834 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 42,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 39,309 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 33,970 miles

Engine oil low .

Front brake disc's are slightly worn & lipped

Nearside Front tyre has adverse wear on the outer shoulder.

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,970 miles

Engine oil low .

Front brake disc's are slightly worn & lipped

Nearside Front tyre has adverse wear on the outer shoulder.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 28,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 28,541 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,332 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 22,332 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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N40 MME is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,216 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N40 MME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N40 MME is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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