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PK62 WLJ

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,354 mi
Last recorded100,354 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 WLJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 100,354 miles

Coolant leak running down back of gearbox ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi wearing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 90,924 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 90,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,547 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 80,547 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 73,600 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 2 Dec 2022 73,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2021 66,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low 3mm

Offside Front tyre getting low 2.8mm

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2020 60,022 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 60,022 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 60,022 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 49,621 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre getting low (sidewall cracking)

Offside Front tyre getting low (3mm)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2018 40,852 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 40,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,722 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 25,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 22,268 miles

Both rear tyres have age cracking

Nearside Front tyre has age cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 13,826 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,727 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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PK62 WLJ is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK62 WLJ, 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 PK62 WLJ registered?

PK62 WLJ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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