2012 MINI 1.6L Petrol · DIW 4252
2012 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2012. Recorded mileage 35,951 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DIW 4252 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 35,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DIW 4252 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mini Mini (DIW 4252) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
DIW 4252 Mileage History
- 25/05/202321,917 mi
- 16/05/202427,794 mi+5,877 mi
- 13/05/202531,943 mi+4,149 mi
- 12/05/202635,925 mi+3,982 mi
- 13/05/202635,951 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 4,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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