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SW62 OJK

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,809 mi
Last recorded105,809 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OJK
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,809 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 97,439 miles

Front sub frame heavily undersealed

Rear sub frame heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2024 95,704 miles

Both offside tyres near wear indicators

Fail 3 Jun 2024 95,704 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both offside tyres near wear indicators

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 86,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 86,236 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,026 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,047 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 74,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 58,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s wearing outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,045 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 22,878 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,346 miles

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

oil leak

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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SW62 OJK is a 2012 Mini First in White 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 SW62 OJK, 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 SW62 OJK?

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What year was SW62 OJK registered?

SW62 OJK is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SW62 OJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 OJK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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