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VA12 BNY

2012 Mini One Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 BNY
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 70,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 66,407 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 62,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,076 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 56,076 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,990 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread NS corner cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 35,911 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,717 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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VA12 BNY is a 2012 Mini One Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA12 BNY, 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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VA12 BNY is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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