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CE62 XHJ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,879 mi
Last recorded56,879 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 XHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 56,879 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 53,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 49,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 46,145 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 42,361 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 38,562 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 38,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 36,081 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 36,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,152 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres twisting (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 21,753 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 13,856 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 13,662 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 12,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,447 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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CE62 XHJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE62 XHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was CE62 XHJ registered?

CE62 XHJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is CE62 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE62 XHJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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