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SA62 JPU

2012 Mini First

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,766 mi
Last recorded51,766 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 JPU
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 51,766 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 46,869 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 46,854 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 41,621 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2024 41,621 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 38,034 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 31,893 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 31,893 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 25,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,811 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 24,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall at rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 11 Sep 2017 21,739 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on inside

Pass 31 Aug 2016 18,827 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 18,827 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' removed sat nav/phone holder (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 16,198 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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SA62 JPU is a 2012 Mini First in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SA62 JPU, 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 SA62 JPU registered?

SA62 JPU is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is SA62 JPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 JPU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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