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DE62 SBY

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,496 mi
Last recorded86,496 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 SBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 86,496 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 86,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 74,030 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 74,023 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 63,390 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 52,654 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))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 41,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 31,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,614 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 24,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 16,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 14,103 miles

Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Oct 2015 8,608 miles

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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DE62 SBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was DE62 SBY registered?

DE62 SBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is DE62 SBY safe to buy?

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