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AK62 SFX

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,797 mi
Last recorded76,797 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SFX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 76,797 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,836 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 71,129 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 71,127 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 67,530 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 67,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 64,808 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 63,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,546 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 54,495 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 46,924 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 46,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 36,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 36,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 24,885 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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AK62 SFX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK62 SFX registered?

AK62 SFX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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