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CXZ 6496

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,368 mi
Last recorded78,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 6496
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 78,368 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 78,285 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,195 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2023 71,470 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,315 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2021 64,434 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,618 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 54,616 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,497 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,698 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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CXZ 6496 is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXZ 6496, 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 CXZ 6496?

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What year was CXZ 6496 registered?

CXZ 6496 is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is CXZ 6496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CXZ 6496 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CXZ 6496 have outstanding finance?

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