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FV62 DGE

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,274 mi
Last recorded65,274 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 DGE
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner worn heavily (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fill plug leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 60,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 56,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,198 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner pads appear heavily worn in comparison with outer pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section which is corroded and separating. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. plus heavily scrubbed on inner tread/face edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. plus heavily scrubbed on inner tread/face edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,918 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 35,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 26,164 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 30 Oct 2019 24,413 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 24,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc face heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2017 18,171 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 15,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 11,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 11,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror dangler (8.3.1e)

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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FV62 DGE is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV62 DGE, 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 FV62 DGE registered?

FV62 DGE is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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