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ST12 FDU

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

100,149 mi
Last recorded100,149 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FDU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (1.6 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not attatched to car and resting on exhaust

general underside corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,112 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users heavy coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (1.6 mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not attatched to car and resting on exhaust

general underside corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 93,785 miles

Clutch pipe from gearbox corroded.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe very corroded in some areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

High level brake light inop.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe very corroded in some areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 93,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Clutch pipe from gearbox corroded.

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe very corroded in some areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

High level brake light inop.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe very corroded in some areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 8 Jul 2020 89,822 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 81,857 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 81,857 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 70,633 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 70,633 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 44,718 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 44,515 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 26,733 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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ST12 FDU is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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What year was ST12 FDU registered?

ST12 FDU is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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