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AK62 ABO

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 ABO
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 115,999 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 109,992 miles

Brake pad warning light

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 108,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 105,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 105,622 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,416 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,711 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 90,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 73,509 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

a number of lower covers prevent full inspection of a number of items

Pass 12 May 2017 55,741 miles

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 May 2017 55,402 miles

Rear fog lamp not working water ingress (1.3.2b)

Rear Inner pads appear to be wearing lower than outer

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2016 35,618 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,812 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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AK62 ABO 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 AK62 ABO, 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 AK62 ABO registered?

AK62 ABO is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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