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YC62 VUW

2012 Mini One

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VUW
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 84,713 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 77,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 77,607 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,898 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 73,856 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 69,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 67,444 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 67,444 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 64,097 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 59,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,575 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 46,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 46,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 40,546 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 34,368 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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YC62 VUW is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC62 VUW?

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What year was YC62 VUW registered?

YC62 VUW is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is YC62 VUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 VUW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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