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AF62 KBZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,117 mi
Last recorded99,117 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 KBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,117 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 90,215 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,543 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,710 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 60,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 55,252 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 55,125 miles

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 50,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 45,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 40,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 33,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 33,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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AF62 KBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF62 KBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF62 KBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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