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YK12 KHC

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,700 mi
Last recorded149,700 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KHC
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 149,700 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 138,424 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated. (x2)

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions strong smelling

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

Fuel light illuminated/Fuel low

NSF Fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Both jacking points Missing/Damaged

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

Rear wiper defective

Service/Inspection light illuminated. (Brake fluid & Oil warning also)

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 17 May 2024 138,373 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple points across the rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 138,368 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive multiple points across the rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underside corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 138,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2023 138,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 134,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,181 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 127,956 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 127,894 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 118,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,002 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 106,159 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,919 miles

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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YK12 KHC is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YK12 KHC, 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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YK12 KHC is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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