2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · AP12 CLF
2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 73,820 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP12 CLF Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 73,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP12 CLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (AP12 CLF) between June 2015 and October 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AP12 CLF Mileage History
- 22/06/201515,845 mi
- 28/01/201619,452 mi+3,607 mi
- 20/01/201725,804 mi+6,352 mi
- 20/01/201832,876 mi+7,072 mi
- 05/02/201939,774 mi+6,898 mi
- 11/03/202046,392 mi+6,618 mi
- 06/03/202148,698 mi+2,306 mi
- 12/02/202254,630 mi+5,932 mi
- 24/10/202364,842 mi+10,212 mi
- 02/11/202364,914 mi+72 mi
- 22/10/202469,415 mi+4,501 mi
- 29/10/202573,820 mi+4,405 mi
- 29/10/202573,820 mi
Average of roughly 5,599 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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