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AV62 TYF

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,523 mi
Last recorded94,523 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV62 TYF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 94,523 miles

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

Offside inner main beam not working

chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2025 94,521 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside inner main beam not working

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2024 83,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside inner main beam lens damaged

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2024 83,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside inner main beam lens damaged

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 Sep 2023 73,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE JOINT DETERIORATED & HAS EXHAUST SEALER APPLIED (6.1.2 (a))

HOLE IN LENS OF NSR LAMP UNIT

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface DUE TO DIRT / DUST INGRESS INTO LAMP - HOLE IN LENS (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,921 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 59,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 59,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,931 miles

Nearside Front 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))

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,931 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 28 Nov 2018 41,941 miles

Engine and Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met. Further inspection should be considered

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A and B Zones (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 41,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine and Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake performance only just met. Further inspection should be considered

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A and B Zones (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,938 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 25,599 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 23,599 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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AV62 TYF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV62 TYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV62 TYF registered?

AV62 TYF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is AV62 TYF safe to buy?

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