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SP62 UZC

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,949 mi
Last recorded75,949 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UZC
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,949 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 73,728 miles

Coolant leak radiator

Pass 14 Jun 2024 72,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint.(oe) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 72,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint.(oe) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,812 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,641 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 61,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 61,110 miles

Slight lip on front + rear discs

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,898 miles

All 4 tyres are perished.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper is torn but still clears the windscreen.

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pipe plastic coating is raised.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 5 Sep 2017 42,898 miles

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

All 4 tyres are perished.

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F wiper is torn but still clears the windscreen.

O/S/R and N/S/R brake pipe plastic coating is raised.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,115 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2015 20,709 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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SP62 UZC is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SP62 UZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP62 UZC?

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What year was SP62 UZC registered?

SP62 UZC is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is SP62 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 UZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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