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SO03 TAL

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,765 mi
Last recorded39,765 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 TAL
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 39,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 33,774 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing on both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall perishing on both tyres/outer edge tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 28,970 miles

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 26,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 23,411 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,722 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres walls are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres walls are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 22,198 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 21,652 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 21,652 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 20,903 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Nov 2016 20,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,993 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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SO03 TAL is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO03 TAL registered?

SO03 TAL is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SO03 TAL safe to buy?

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