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SP62 VAE

2012 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,286 mi
Last recorded77,286 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 VAE
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 77,286 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 70,789 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 70,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ADVISE BOTH SIDES & TRACKING. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR TYRE HAS LUMP ON OUTER SIDE WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON BOTH EDGES.(175-65X15H) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2017 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF TYRE TYRE WORN LOW ON BOTH EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2018,ADVISE PERISHING & CRACKING IN TREAD AREA. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,615 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 56,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,123 miles

COOLANT LEVEL ON MINIMUM.

UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLKE ITEMS.

Pass 27 Feb 2020 48,298 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 48,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,401 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,210 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn 175/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs heavy corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 25,865 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

Offside Rear tyre weather cracking

front tyres weather cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2016 25,865 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

Offside Rear tyre weather cracking

front tyres weather cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,864 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 11,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 11,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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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SP62 VAE is a 2012 Mini One D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP62 VAE, 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 SP62 VAE registered?

SP62 VAE is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SP62 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 VAE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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