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ST62 XMY

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,781 mi
Last recorded119,781 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST62 XMY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 119,781 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 116,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 112,650 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,025 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 96,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 96,170 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 84,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 84,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

service light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,701 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,699 miles

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

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

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Undertray(s) fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts slightly scored (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,203 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Sill covers fitted

Undertray(s) fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts slightly scored (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 36,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 36,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 31,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side 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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ST62 XMY is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ST62 XMY, 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 ST62 XMY registered?

ST62 XMY is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is ST62 XMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST62 XMY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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