AJ12 YEK

2012 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
MINI
Year
2012
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1600 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
18 December 2026 (187 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,583 mi

AI verdict AVOID 44/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2012 Mini has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 19,583 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's history suggests a need for thorough investigation.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,568 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Dec 2024): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Dec 2023: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit — an immediate safety concern.
  • Dec 2025: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged — a structural suspension issue.
  • Dec 2025: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick — a recurring brake wear advisory.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-12-18, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,568 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • Recent MOT pass (Dec 2025) after addressing failures.

Mileage history

Jul 2015: 19,583 mi PASSJul 2016: 26,451 mi FAILJul 2016: 26,455 mi PASSJun 2017: 34,147 mi PASSJun 2018: 42,396 mi PASSJun 2019: 49,541 mi PASSJun 2020: 55,226 mi PASSJun 2021: 58,229 mi PASSDec 2022: 62,428 mi PASSDec 2023: 67,708 mi FAILDec 2023: 67,721 mi PASSDec 2024: 72,705 mi FAILDec 2024: 72,705 mi PASSDec 2025: 77,822 mi FAILDec 2025: 77,822 mi PASS78k49k20kJul 2015Dec 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2015 PASS 19,583 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2016 FAIL 26,451 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
FAIL Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Jul 2016 PASS 26,455 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 PASS 34,147 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 42,396 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges no cords exposed at time of test.
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre worn on both edges no cords exposed at time of test
Jun 2019 PASS 49,541 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 55,226 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 58,229 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dec 2022 PASS 62,428 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 FAIL 67,708 mi
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2023 PASS 67,721 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 FAIL 72,705 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Dec 2024 PASS 72,705 mi None recorded
Dec 2025 FAIL 77,822 mi
MAJOR Rear Rear fog lamp not working center (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split, and play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front brake pads wearing thin
ADVISORY Front brake discs lipped
Dec 2025 PASS 77,822 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front brake pads wearing thin
ADVISORY Front brake discs lipped

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