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SP62 YLT

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 109,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 105,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,868 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 91,715 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2023 91,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 85,021 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 75,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 71,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor disconnected and snapped

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 71,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor disconnected and snapped

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 68,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 62,661 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 48,075 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 48,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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 YLT is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLT, 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 SP62 YLT registered?

SP62 YLT is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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