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CX12 VOG

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,628 mi
Last recorded77,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VOG
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 73,107 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,264 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,841 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 50,113 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts/studs

Fail 13 Jan 2021 50,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel trims fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nuts/studs

Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,515 miles

both front tyres perished on walls both sides

Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 29,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Tyre has cracking to outer sidewall and tread

Pass 22 Jan 2016 22,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has worn very low on the outer edge and is close to showing cord

Pass 23 Jan 2015 15,277 miles

off side split on ends

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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CX12 VOG is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 51,288 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CX12 VOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Mini First is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CX12 VOG registered?

CX12 VOG is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is CX12 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VOG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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