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GL12 VSK

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,978 mi
Last recorded151,978 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VSK
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 151,978 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 151,978 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 143,812 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 143,812 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 135,034 miles

Anti roll bar has side to side movement but no vertical play

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 135,032 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 126,500 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 117,600 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 117,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Mar 2021 109,205 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 101,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 101,696 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 91,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 91,005 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 68,776 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 68,740 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 64,136 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre low 2.2mm

Offside rear seat belt clip damaged/cover missing, But still functioned when tested.

Rear brake discs partially worn

Fail 18 Nov 2015 64,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre low 2.2mm

Offside rear seat belt clip damaged/cover missing, But still functioned when tested.

Rear brake discs partially worn

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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GL12 VSK is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GL12 VSK registered?

GL12 VSK is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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