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WM62 VPL

2012 Mini One Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,175 mi
Last recorded114,175 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One Auto38,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM62 VPL
MakeMini
ModelOne Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,175 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 114,175 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 104,407 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,828 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 94,646 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction second mirror on wind screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad wear indicator wire hanging loose and fouling suspension arm off/side rear

grinding from rear brakes when applied

jacking pad broken off near/side rear

under tray fitted at time of inspection unable to inspect some underside areas/items

Pass 8 Dec 2021 89,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 84,948 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 84,948 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,783 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 81,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre on 2mm

nsr tyre on 3mm

Pass 14 Dec 2018 71,564 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 59,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on out side edge

Fail 27 Nov 2017 59,901 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on out side edge

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 49,236 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn severely on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 38,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened appear heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn severely on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WM62 VPL is a 2012 Mini One Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WM62 VPL, 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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What year was WM62 VPL registered?

WM62 VPL is a 2012 Mini One Auto, first registered on 16 December 2012.

Is WM62 VPL safe to buy?

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