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N12 EME

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,406 mi
Last recorded116,406 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 EME
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,406 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 116,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,081 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 111,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 104,642 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,828 miles

Offside Rear hand brake lower reading

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,309 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,260 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 54,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 54,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,612 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,717 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N12 EME 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 84.6%.

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 N12 EME, 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 N12 EME registered?

N12 EME is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is N12 EME safe to buy?

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