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YB12 WMV

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,949 mi
Last recorded69,949 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WMV
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,949 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

plastic under trays fitted front to rear covering brake pipes and suspension arms

Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,861 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to left rear brake binding badly (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted front to rear covering brake pipes and suspension arms

Pass 14 Sep 2024 65,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 64,840 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 58,443 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

engine oil level low

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 28 Nov 2019 48,590 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Nov 2019 48,590 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 2 Dec 2017 40,452 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 2 Dec 2017 40,452 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2016 34,959 miles

Engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Dec 2015 28,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 27,510 miles

offside front tyre damaged on side wall

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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YB12 WMV is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB12 WMV, 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 YB12 WMV registered?

YB12 WMV is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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The MOT history for YB12 WMV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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