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VK12 DHY

2012 Mini One Clubman D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Clubman D71,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 DHY
MakeMini
ModelOne Clubman D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 115,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 106,905 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 97,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 87,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,777 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2022 81,177 miles

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

Offside Front 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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2021 70,595 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view vehicle windscreen heavily scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view vehicle windscreen heavily scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,409 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 64,409 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 58,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 58,713 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf and osr (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,198 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner and sat nav removed ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,132 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,678 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini One Clubman D?

Based on 1,825 MOT tests across 147 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
6,609
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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VK12 DHY is a 2012 Mini One Clubman D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Clubman D models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 71,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini One Clubman D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK12 DHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Clubman D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Clubman D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK12 DHY registered?

VK12 DHY is a 2012 Mini One Clubman D, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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