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DN62 EBZ

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,306 mi
Last recorded167,306 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 EBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 167,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 157,639 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 157,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 143,043 miles

Creaking/ knocking from rear anti roll bar area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 143,043 miles

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

Creaking/ knocking from rear anti roll bar area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 127,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 127,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 114,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 97,993 miles

Coil spring corroded Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under-body corrosion.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 80,063 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 39,346 miles

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2018 39,346 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre down to wear bars o/s/r tyre getting close to wear bars

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,473 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 32,473 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 12,241 miles

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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DN62 EBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DN62 EBZ, 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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What year was DN62 EBZ registered?

DN62 EBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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