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ST52 ALF

2012 Mini One

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,012 mi
Last recorded103,012 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 ALF
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 103,012 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 91,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,727 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 80,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 71,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 67,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slightly worn/torn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread. 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 67,722 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slightly worn/torn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in tread. 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,265 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Bulge in sidewall 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Bulge in sidewall 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,484 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 50,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 42,385 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also has a cut to the cords but is less than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,125 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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ST52 ALF 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 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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What year was ST52 ALF registered?

ST52 ALF is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is ST52 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 ALF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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