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
- WHITE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 March 2027 (272 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,992 mi
AI verdict BUY 76/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 100% pass rate and 14,992 miles. While it has a history of minor advisories and a known timing chain issue, the recent clean record makes it a viable purchase.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 4,652 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2019 to 2022 (e.g., +1,999 miles from Feb 2020 to Mar 2021).
Things to check
- Windscreen minor defects recorded in 2016 and 2019 MOTs.
Working in its favour
- Perfect MOT record with 8 consecutive passes and no failures since 2015.
- Consistent low annual mileage (4,652 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No dangerous defects or major recurring failures found in the MOT history.
- Recent clean MOT pass in Feb 2026 with no advisories, indicating good current condition.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 14,992 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 22,027 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 28,713 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 34,309 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 39,161 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 44,861 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 46,860 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 49,809 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 54,458 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 58,982 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 62,471 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 65,900 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV12 FEX, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.