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AK62 UBT

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 UBT
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 100,600 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 100,600 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,000 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 94,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 93,892 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2023 88,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,926 miles

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 74,067 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 65,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 57,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2018 46,811 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 37,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 26,267 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,868 miles

Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 17,867 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-Trays Fitted

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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AK62 UBT is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK62 UBT is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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