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VE12 JZU

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,660 mi
Last recorded117,660 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JZU
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 117,660 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 117,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 175/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2025 113,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 105,315 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 105,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 95,709 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit. 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 81,676 miles

No Acceleration Detected For Emissions.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,269 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,335 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 54,394 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 36,135 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 28,337 miles

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 JZU is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,600cc 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 VE12 JZU, 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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VE12 JZU is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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