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YK12 VWB

2012 Mini One D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,609 mi
Last recorded59,609 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini One D66,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 VWB
MakeMini
ModelOne D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 59,609 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 59,609 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2023 49,504 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 49,504 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 46,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,042 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 37,248 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 37,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 33,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 28,499 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 25,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 13,881 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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YK12 VWB is a 2012 Mini One D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK12 VWB, 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 YK12 VWB registered?

YK12 VWB is a 2012 Mini One D, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is YK12 VWB safe to buy?

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