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OY12 PWV

2012 Mini One Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,547 mi
Last recorded124,547 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 PWV
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 124,547 miles

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 6 Dec 2024 110,677 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 110,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 88,877 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 88,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,971 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to Perish

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears - Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Inner Void Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,360 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 57,360 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 44,983 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 44,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 38,650 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 38,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

No engine oil visible on dipstick 3ltrs required for emissions test

Pass 7 Jul 2018 27,833 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 23,935 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,403 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 21,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,482 miles

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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OY12 PWV is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY12 PWV, 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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OY12 PWV is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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