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AO62 XVY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 XVY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 106,553 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 106,553 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,154 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 89,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 89,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 74,016 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 74,016 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 65,030 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 65,025 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 R15 84H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 58,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 51,443 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,628 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,877 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 34,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low DIP (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 22,703 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seats in rear

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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AO62 XVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO62 XVY, 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 AO62 XVY registered?

AO62 XVY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is AO62 XVY safe to buy?

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