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SD62 YKF

2012 Mini First

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 YKF
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,941 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,926 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 65,019 miles

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 62,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,816 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 57,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,688 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 48,426 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 38,774 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 29,684 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 29,045 miles

Advise Coolant Leak At Engine.

Advise Oil Leak At Gearbox.

Advise Oil Sump Damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 29,045 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise Coolant Leak At Engine.

Advise Oil Leak At Gearbox.

Advise Oil Sump Damaged.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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SD62 YKF is a 2012 Mini First in Red 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 SD62 YKF, 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 SD62 YKF registered?

SD62 YKF is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is SD62 YKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD62 YKF 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.

Does SD62 YKF have outstanding finance?

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