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YY62 HYL

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,207 mi
Last recorded52,207 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 HYL
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 52,207 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 49,345 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 46,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,715 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 41,714 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,037 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 34,738 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 31,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 25,053 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 12,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 11,680 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2015 11,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear discs slightly corroded

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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YY62 HYL 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 YY62 HYL, 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

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What year was YY62 HYL registered?

YY62 HYL is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 10 November 2012.

Is YY62 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 HYL 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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