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DE62 BKN

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,773 mi
Last recorded63,773 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 BKN
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 63,773 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 63,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 63,765 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under-body suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,187 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 49,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulder wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 45,734 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 45,734 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,139 miles

Advise rear brake pads worn just above 1.5mm and are advised to be changed

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 26 Jun 2019 39,842 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 35,903 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,999 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,519 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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DE62 BKN is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE62 BKN, 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 DE62 BKN registered?

DE62 BKN is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is DE62 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 BKN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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