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VN12 WCP

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,088 mi
Last recorded92,088 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WCP
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 92,088 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 92,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arche insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 85,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 76,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,300 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,286 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 49,996 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 49,996 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 41,196 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 30,820 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,962 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 21,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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VN12 WCP is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN12 WCP, 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 VN12 WCP registered?

VN12 WCP is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is VN12 WCP safe to buy?

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