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DY12 NUH

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,044 mi
Last recorded51,044 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 NUH
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 51,044 miles

under trays. unable to check some components

Pass 17 Jan 2025 49,808 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2024 48,170 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,141 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 10 Jan 2022 44,542 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade has very small tear at end

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded on inner face on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 43,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 42,522 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 40,240 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,088 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,945 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,344 miles

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 34,344 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY12 NUH is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DY12 NUH, 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 DY12 NUH registered?

DY12 NUH is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is DY12 NUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 NUH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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