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YS62 FDM

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 FDM
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 134,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 132,349 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 128,178 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 126,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 118,031 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,769 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

No coolant/water in expansion tank.

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

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

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

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

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

engine sounds rattily.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,900 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant level low.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,622 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front top shock mounting starting to separate but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,622 miles

oil leak from gearbox

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front top shock mounting starting to separate but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Very minor stone chip ..... swept area of zone 'B' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 73,885 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,506 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge worn close to ply

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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YS62 FDM 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 78.6%.

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 YS62 FDM, 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 YS62 FDM?

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What year was YS62 FDM registered?

YS62 FDM is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is YS62 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 FDM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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