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SP12 FDY

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,687 mi
Last recorded78,687 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 FDY
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 78,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2025 78,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both scored and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2024 73,108 miles

Advise corrosion on front and rear sub frames.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.05 mm to bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 71,333 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 64,621 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2021 44,293 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2020 39,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 39,259 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,912 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 25,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,809 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 18,335 miles

Centre Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SP12 FDY is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP12 FDY, 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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What year was SP12 FDY registered?

SP12 FDY is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is SP12 FDY safe to buy?

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