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PJ12 VAA

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 VAA
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 80,214 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 77,545 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 74,786 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 69,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 62,482 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 56,474 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,290 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 42,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 42,836 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,704 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,448 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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PJ12 VAA is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PJ12 VAA, 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 PJ12 VAA registered?

PJ12 VAA is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is PJ12 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ12 VAA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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