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VK62 NYW

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,532 mi
Last recorded63,532 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 NYW
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,529 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,959 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 50,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** GETTING LOW *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** GETTING LOW *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin *** GETTING LOW *** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 46,220 miles

Front TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (2012 TYRE ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING ( 2012 TYRE ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (2012 TYRE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *** TYRE AT 3.1MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,246 miles

**** TYRES STARTING TO PERISH / CRACK ****

**** TYRES UNDER INFLATED ****

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.2MM **** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **** TYRE AT 3.6MM **** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE AT 3.5MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ***TYRE AT 3.8MM *** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,982 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 34,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 29,487 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,876 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 19,896 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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VK62 NYW is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK62 NYW, 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 VK62 NYW registered?

VK62 NYW is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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