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AO62 ADZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,894 mi
Last recorded102,894 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 ADZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 99,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,466 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 91,143 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 82,610 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 69,685 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 63,465 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 49,986 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 38,854 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,196 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,929 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Fail 28 Sep 2015 20,928 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating 3rd brake light (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test.

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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AO62 ADZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AO62 ADZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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