2012 MINI 2.0L Diesel · DA12 DFP

The 2012 MINI presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 16 July 2025 at 130,376 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent test shows no defects, and the prior year's test on 16 July 2024 at 117,635 miles also returned a pass with no advisories. This pattern indicates the vehicle has cleared its annual roadworthiness checks without outstanding mechanical or structural concerns for the past three cycles. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,300 miles against the car's fourteen-year life, a typical use rate for a 2012 hatchback. The records show 106,282 miles on 29 June 2023, rising to 117,635 by July 2024 and 130,376 by July 2025, a consistent 11,000 to 13,000 miles per year with no sudden accumulation spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on faults: the only blemishes are two same-day failure-then-pass pairs on 29 June 2023 and 15 to 16 July 2025, both logged with no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear given the car's age and 130,000-mile tally. The clean MOT sheet means no corrosion, exhaust emissions, or binding caliper problems were flagged by the tester. Previous keepers appear to have kept basic upkeep current, as the car never failed on tyre tread, lamps, or consumables across the supplied record. Given the absence of advisories, focus the viewing on underbody structural integrity and steering joint play, which testers often note only once worn. The repeated no-defect failures hint at test centre processing errors, not deferred maintenance, but physical confirmation of chassis condition remains prudent before purchase.