2012 MINI 1.6L Diesel · SN62 FDL
2012 MINI (1.6L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 147,209 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,209 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN62 FDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 147,209 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN62 FDL 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 (SN62 FDL) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Rear Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
SN62 FDL Mileage History
- 31/07/2024126,324 mi
- 31/07/2024126,324 mi
- 24/07/2025139,848 mi+13,524 mi
- 31/07/2026147,209 mi+7,361 mi
- 31/07/2026147,209 mi
Average of roughly 10,450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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