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SA62 VEF

2012 Mini First

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,593 mi
Last recorded123,593 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 VEF
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 123,593 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 123,590 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 118,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 113,527 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 113,464 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 108,487 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 102,273 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 82,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,540 miles

Exhaust flex section blowing slightly.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,301 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 48,325 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 48,132 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 48,132 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 43,106 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 33,720 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)

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 VEF is a 2012 Mini First in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

SA62 VEF is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is SA62 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 VEF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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