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AK62 SGY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 156,713 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 155,680 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,686 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 136,622 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 132,845 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 132,822 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front main (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,574 miles

under body covered

Pass 22 Jul 2021 107,268 miles

sills and under body covered

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 101,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated cover missing (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,566 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 88,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,800 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 72,800 miles

Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 59,169 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 59,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,361 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 44,494 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 44,494 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,483 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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AK62 SGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK62 SGY, 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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AK62 SGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 October 2012.

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