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SM62 MTU

2012 Mini First

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,437 mi
Last recorded109,437 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini First51,288 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 MTU
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,437 miles

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

chrome trim on bonnet slightly loose

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,004 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 105,003 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure the clamp holding the front section to the down pipe is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 98,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 93,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 78,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 78,336 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 70,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 May 2017 44,904 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 44,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn wiping edge (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,531 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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SM62 MTU is a 2012 Mini First in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM62 MTU, 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 SM62 MTU registered?

SM62 MTU is a 2012 Mini First, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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