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SH12 BUV

2012 Mini One Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,292 mi
Last recorded72,292 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 BUV
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 72,292 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 72,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 65,346 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 65,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 55,003 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 53,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 53,494 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,538 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 51,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,175 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 47,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 44,668 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 36,858 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,100 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,780 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 30,780 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,992 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 17,992 miles

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

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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SH12 BUV is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SH12 BUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH12 BUV registered?

SH12 BUV is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is SH12 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 BUV shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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