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AJ62 FCF

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,549 mi
Last recorded88,549 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FCF
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 88,549 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2025 88,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect internal headlamp has damage (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 85,732 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 85,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,416 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,359 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 73,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inside. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly.

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 60,867 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 50,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

cuts in nearside rear tyre.

deep cuts in both front tyres.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,664 miles

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

cuts in nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre.

Fail 21 Dec 2016 43,664 miles

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

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

cuts in nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Jan 2016 34,797 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 34,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AJ62 FCF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AJ62 FCF, 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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AJ62 FCF is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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