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CA62 ULK

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,230 mi
Last recorded88,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA62 ULK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,230 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 88,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to get soft

Fail 8 Aug 2024 83,454 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted dent on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

both front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to get soft

Pass 7 Aug 2023 74,005 miles

Cam chain noisy?

Engine oil level below dipstick on vehicle presentation.

Wipers poor?

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,528 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges. O/S bald on outer edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,999 miles

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

coolant level low

oil level close to min

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,341 miles

Both rear tyres cracking/perished.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,997 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))

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 May 2017 27,219 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,598 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 16,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wor on edge (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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CA62 ULK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA62 ULK, 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.

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CA62 ULK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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