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FM62 CHY

2013 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,172 mi
Last recorded96,172 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mini First46,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM62 CHY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 96,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 93,994 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 91,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 89,166 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 87,174 miles

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 3 Sep 2020 83,531 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,515 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT JUDDER

Fail 21 Aug 2019 80,515 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SLIGHT JUDDER

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,065 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 76,065 miles

Central Front Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,922 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 38,172 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 20 Sep 2016 38,172 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,896 miles

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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FM62 CHY is a 2013 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mini First models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 46,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM62 CHY, 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 13 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM62 CHY?

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What year was FM62 CHY registered?

FM62 CHY is a 2013 Mini First, first registered on 20 February 2013.

Is FM62 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM62 CHY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM62 CHY have outstanding finance?

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