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AK62 WBE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,349 mi
Last recorded93,349 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 WBE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 93,349 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 86,321 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,321 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 80,890 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,637 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 71,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low- heavily worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 61,212 miles

Nearside registration plate lamp missing lens

Fail 13 Jan 2022 61,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside registration plate lamp missing lens

Pass 30 Dec 2020 51,844 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 43,589 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 43,589 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 36,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 27,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 16,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 16,062 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 WBE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WBE, 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 AK62 WBE registered?

AK62 WBE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is AK62 WBE safe to buy?

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