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DE62 KJV

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,206 mi
Last recorded110,206 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 KJV
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 110,206 miles

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front, corroded/blowing at mounting bracket joint. Just passed exhaust emissions test on lambda reading. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to chassis rails, floor, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. Floorpan and suspension undersealed/waxoiled. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,175 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General age related corrosion to floor, inner sills, chassis rails, inner wheel arches/turret tops and suspension components. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 100,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 94,480 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 88,377 miles

Front Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2020 82,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 76,084 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 69,438 miles

Full manufacturers covers fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perished on outer sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2016 49,427 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 34,831 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 KJV is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE62 KJV, 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 KJV registered?

DE62 KJV is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DE62 KJV safe to buy?

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