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VK62 ZGO

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,597 mi
Last recorded42,597 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZGO
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 42,597 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 39,068 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight cracking to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 36,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,720 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 34,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,135 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 31,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 30,013 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,747 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jul 2019 28,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Jul 2018 26,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 21,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,773 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 ZGO is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGO, 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 ZGO registered?

VK62 ZGO is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is VK62 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 ZGO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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