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RE12 WGZ

2012 Mini One Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 WGZ
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 103,891 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 103,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,929 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from front of engine. Likely oil cooler gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,604 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 93,604 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 81,579 miles

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

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 4 Sep 2019 74,119 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 74,119 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 65,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 65,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,848 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 45,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 30,546 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 30,546 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,934 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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RE12 WGZ is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE12 WGZ, 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 RE12 WGZ registered?

RE12 WGZ is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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