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VN12 AZA

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,114 mi
Last recorded105,114 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 AZA
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,114 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 6 Mar 2025 101,802 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 98,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 90,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 82,749 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 72,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 63,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,616 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,538 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 40,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 31,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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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VN12 AZA is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VN12 AZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN12 AZA registered?

VN12 AZA is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is VN12 AZA safe to buy?

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