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RK12 ONZ

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,330 mi
Last recorded88,330 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ONZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 88,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brake pad ware light on but brake pads visually ok

Pass 24 Jun 2025 79,711 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire disconnected

chip in screen offside

Pass 12 Jun 2024 76,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor insecure/Disconnected

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

TPMS light on

Pass 25 Apr 2023 73,569 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 73,569 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 67,780 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

zone ,A,chipped.coolant slightly low.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,195 miles

Front Stone chip on Windscreen.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,607 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 52,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 43,283 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 43,283 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four valve stems rubbing on hubcap retaining wire (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,801 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 23,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,921 miles

wiper blades split

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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RK12 ONZ is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RK12 ONZ, 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 RK12 ONZ registered?

RK12 ONZ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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