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J123 STA

2012 Mini One

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,533 mi
Last recorded89,533 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One50,312 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ123 STA
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 89,533 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 89,531 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,557 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,557 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 78,794 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,632 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED DETERIORATED

Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,794 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 60,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,235 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,867 miles

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offside rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

175/65/15/84h continental premium contact 2

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

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both front tyre valves perishing

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,323 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle(sensor wear indicator fitted) (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 35,281 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 35,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pad warning light on dash

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,575 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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J123 STA is a 2012 Mini One in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J123 STA registered?

J123 STA is a 2012 Mini One, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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