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SB62 XWX

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,666 mi
Last recorded72,666 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB62 XWX
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 72,666 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Apr 2025 71,727 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,132 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 66,501 miles

water leak

Pass 12 May 2022 65,588 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 65,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2021 57,966 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 52,239 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 52,238 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush rotted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 52,222 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 49,420 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,677 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracked slightly

under trays fitted to the underside

Pass 12 Jan 2017 34,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,492 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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SB62 XWX is a 2012 Mini First in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SB62 XWX, 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

How do I check the history of SB62 XWX?

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What year was SB62 XWX registered?

SB62 XWX is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is SB62 XWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB62 XWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB62 XWX have outstanding finance?

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