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DE62 VKN

2012 Mini One

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,532 mi
Last recorded139,532 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 VKN
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 131,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 125,182 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS Light on

Fail 18 Sep 2023 125,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 13 Sep 2022 114,456 miles

Nearside Front inner steering bush is worn advise new steering rack or repair if possible

Pass 7 Sep 2021 102,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,025 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play and or rack worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 95,025 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play and or rack worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,510 miles

front tyres worn

Fail 22 Oct 2019 88,507 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn

Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,514 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides of car (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Oct 2017 74,992 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 67,385 miles

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

Fail 22 Oct 2016 67,385 miles

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING INNER EDGE

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DE62 VKN is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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DE62 VKN is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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