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AK62 WAA

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WAA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 76,820 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 76,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,247 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,903 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,957 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to crack up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 56,957 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to crack up (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,955 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 54,955 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,269 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 49,269 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 42,534 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,317 miles

rear center brake light very dim

Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,915 miles

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 WAA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WAA registered?

AK62 WAA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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