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SW12 SEY

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,737 mi
Last recorded71,737 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 SEY
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 67,336 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 59,931 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2023 45,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,881 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 39,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 35,453 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 31,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 31,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 27,404 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 27,404 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 55% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 22,080 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 17,374 miles

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 May 2016 13,280 miles

eml on

Pass 7 May 2015 9,325 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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SW12 SEY is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW12 SEY, 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 SW12 SEY?

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What year was SW12 SEY registered?

SW12 SEY is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is SW12 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW12 SEY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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