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SA12 GGU

2012 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 GGU
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 110,415 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2025 106,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,761 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front strut top rubbers splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre been repaired close to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2023 101,008 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper rubbers starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit, edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower part not illuminating (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,216 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front upper rubber mounts starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,162 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 95,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 95,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 81,730 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 81,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 48,634 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pad set wearing low

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,766 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 42,766 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini One D?

Based on 16,090 MOT tests across 1,719 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,300
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
1,719
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 90
Registration plate lamp not working 58
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SA12 GGU is a 2012 Mini One D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini One D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 66,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini One D fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA12 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini One D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini One D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA12 GGU is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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