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AJ62 KTO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,846 mi
Last recorded68,846 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 68,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 68,846 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,327 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 56,127 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 48,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2023 48,356 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 41,422 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 34,590 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 34,590 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,236 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 29,236 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,188 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 20,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 15,636 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 15,628 miles

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 KTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTO, 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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What year was AJ62 KTO registered?

AJ62 KTO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is AJ62 KTO safe to buy?

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