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SW62 DCO

2012 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 DCO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 96,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting of oil on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2025 87,793 miles

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

Offside Front Hub disc back plate corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 78,499 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 63,140 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator insecure.

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 55,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,889 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,690 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,815 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 43,814 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2018 32,837 miles

both rear tyres showing perishing and cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2018 32,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres showing perishing and cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 24,100 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 24,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS CRACKED

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 14,403 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage and perishing sidewall

Fail 19 Nov 2015 14,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Michelin 175/65/15 84H (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage and perishing sidewall

oil below min 1 litre added

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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SW62 DCO is a 2012 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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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SW62 DCO is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 19 November 2012.

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