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SM12 USE

2012 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,316 mi
Last recorded93,316 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 93,316 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 85,820 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 85,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 80,211 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 9 May 2023 73,126 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 64,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 57,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn close to tread wear indicator (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 53,052 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 46,727 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 40,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,175 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade getting poor

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face's (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 26,275 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 19,478 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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SM12 USE is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM12 USE registered?

SM12 USE is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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