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SE12 TNZ

2012 Mini First

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,741 mi
Last recorded84,741 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 TNZ
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 84,741 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 78,204 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 78,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 75,960 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 65,285 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 61,309 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,449 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 58,448 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 55,067 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2017 45,563 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,881 miles

2 ltrs of engine oil added to vehicle

offside front tyre tread badly worn on inner and outer edges

stone chips front lower windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2016 37,881 miles

2 ltrs of engine oil added to vehicle

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

offside front tyre tread badly worn on inner and outer edges

stone chips front lower windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,032 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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SE12 TNZ is a 2012 Mini First in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SE12 TNZ, 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 SE12 TNZ registered?

SE12 TNZ is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is SE12 TNZ safe to buy?

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