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L23 SMU

2012 Mini One Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

42,190 mi
Last recorded42,190 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SMU
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 42,190 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 41,865 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 41,532 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 41,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,390 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 39,304 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 39,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 28,672 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 26,091 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,619 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 25,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 19,557 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT TYRE 3mm AND WORN ON EDGES

How Reliable is the Mini One Auto?

Based on 13,394 MOT tests across 1,084 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
3,690
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
1,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46
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L23 SMU is a 2012 Mini One Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini One Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 38,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini One Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 SMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L23 SMU registered?

L23 SMU is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is L23 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 SMU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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