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SA12 XKJ

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,114 mi
Last recorded125,114 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XKJ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 125,114 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 29 Nov 2024 125,112 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 112,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,708 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 87,543 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 6 Jan 2020 74,449 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 60,457 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 60,142 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 60,142 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,749 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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SA12 XKJ 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 84.6%.

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 SA12 XKJ, 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 SA12 XKJ registered?

SA12 XKJ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SA12 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA12 XKJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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