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SM12 CLN

2012 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 CLN
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 71,729 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 71,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 68,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 62,788 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 62,788 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 57,123 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 50,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 50,922 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 45,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,652 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 39,006 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,945 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 33,472 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 33,359 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 24,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres on 3-4mm advise replcement of tyres soon front and rear

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on inner and outer edges to 1mm

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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SM12 CLN is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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SM12 CLN is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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