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YG12 TZP

2012 Mini One D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,126 mi
Last recorded135,126 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 TZP
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 135,126 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

TPMS Light on

Fail 8 Feb 2025 135,106 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

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

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

TPMS Light on

Pass 8 Feb 2024 131,523 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 128,238 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 128,238 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 111,996 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 111,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front pin as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 100,951 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 95,128 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 90,931 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 90,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,387 miles

advise n/s/r tyre slighty worn on outer edge

advise o/s/r tyre slighty worn on inner edge

advise slight play in steering rack o/s inner ball joint

advise under trays fitter to vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2015 62,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YG12 TZP is a 2012 Mini One D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG12 TZP, 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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YG12 TZP is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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