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DY12 VPW

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,658 mi
Last recorded47,658 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 VPW
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,658 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes have some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 42,568 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 42,553 miles

Electronic stability control component excessively damaged nearside front stability/light level control link is snapped (7.12 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested level control link damaged (4.1.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 37,215 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 33,255 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 32,317 miles

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

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))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 31,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 30,037 miles

rear tyres worn(2-4mm)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 21,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,540 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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DY12 VPW is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was DY12 VPW registered?

DY12 VPW is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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