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SM62 ELJ

2012 Mini One

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,564 mi
Last recorded131,564 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 ELJ
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,371 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,786 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 86,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play

Pass 17 Dec 2019 78,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 78,259 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 73,938 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 73,938 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 70,958 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 70,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,992 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,281 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,281 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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SM62 ELJ is a 2012 Mini One in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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SM62 ELJ is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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