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SP62 ETU

2012 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,671 mi
Last recorded96,671 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 ETU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 96,671 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 86,285 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 85,939 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,889 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,530 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 45,926 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,800 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 33,983 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,306 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 27,305 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 21,028 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2015 14,411 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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SP62 ETU is a 2012 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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SP62 ETU is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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