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HY62 HYV

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HYV
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 67,980 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 61,419 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 47,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,735 miles

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

tpms light on

Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,389 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 44,389 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 43,964 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 43,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 42,033 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 33,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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HY62 HYV 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 HY62 HYV, 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 HY62 HYV?

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What year was HY62 HYV registered?

HY62 HYV is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is HY62 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 HYV 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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