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AJ62 FTY

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,629 mi
Last recorded46,629 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 FTY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 46,629 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on insides

front discs are worn

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 11 Mar 2025 44,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 43,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 33,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 31,289 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 29,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 26,544 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 23,602 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 23,601 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 22,051 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 22,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 19,188 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 19,188 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2016 15,727 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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AJ62 FTY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ62 FTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ62 FTY registered?

AJ62 FTY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is AJ62 FTY safe to buy?

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