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AK61 ZYV

2012 Mini One

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,698 mi
Last recorded131,698 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZYV
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 131,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 124,780 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 124,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 117,403 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside non obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting rear view

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 99,111 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 78,682 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 69,805 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 57,989 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 51,978 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 51,978 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 45,483 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 44,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Dec 2014 44,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades split

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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AK61 ZYV is a 2012 Mini One in Red with a 1,364cc diesel 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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AK61 ZYV is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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