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VN62 HZD

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,573 mi
Last recorded98,573 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 HZD
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 98,573 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And O/S/Front sill jacking blocks missing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rubber has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 98,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear And O/S/Front sill jacking blocks missing

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rubber has split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 95,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine /gearbox areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front And N/S/Rear Sill jacking blocks missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount rubber has a crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Pad sensor wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Some outer wall damage (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear top mount bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,357 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 84,370 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 79,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad warning light (4.11 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,274 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre tyre on limits 1.6mm outer 175/65/15hr ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake pads inner looks low and discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,750 miles

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 13 Mar 2018 61,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 46,409 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 29,072 miles

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

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

offside front tyre badly worn inner and outer edges!

Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,311 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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VN62 HZD is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VN62 HZD, 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 VN62 HZD registered?

VN62 HZD is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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