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YK12 OLV

2012 Mini One D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,020 mi
Last recorded99,020 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 99,020 miles

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2025 93,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,839 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 81,826 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 81,826 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 81,755 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2022 66,288 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 66,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 38,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,729 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

n/s/f Headlamp fixing bracket cracked,(lamp still secure)

Fail 16 Jun 2020 29,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

n/s/f Headlamp fixing bracket cracked,(lamp still secure)

Pass 10 Apr 2019 24,136 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 21,644 miles

Emissions too low to register

Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 14,656 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2015 20,059 miles

n/s front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

o/s front tyre is worn on edges

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 OLV is a 2012 Mini One D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLV, 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 OLV is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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