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VE12 BYT

2012 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,594 mi
Last recorded116,594 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 BYT
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 116,594 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate ( water damage ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 175/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 116,594 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate ( water damage ) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 175/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,703 miles

Bulb out warning light on dash , no lamps out at time of mot inspection

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2023 113,560 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 113,560 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,586 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 94,673 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 94,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 91,480 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 84,707 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 84,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,348 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 80,347 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,306 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 49,082 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,921 miles

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

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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VE12 BYT is a 2012 Mini One D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE12 BYT, 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 VE12 BYT registered?

VE12 BYT is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is VE12 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 BYT shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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