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FD62 DAO

2012 Mini One

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 DAO
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 80,490 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,766 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 75,766 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 68,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 68,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing heavy on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,213 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,310 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 44,370 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 34,063 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 31,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 27,248 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,182 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 14,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 14,030 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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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FD62 DAO is a 2012 Mini One in Black 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.

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What year was FD62 DAO registered?

FD62 DAO is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is FD62 DAO safe to buy?

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