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DU62 JYS

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,969 mi
Last recorded97,969 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 JYS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,969 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall border line cant see cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 97,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner sidewall border line cant see cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,422 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 92,307 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 92,305 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 83,431 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 77,310 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 65,678 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 62,947 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))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 62,947 miles

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

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 7 Jan 2019 57,053 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 44,990 miles

Offside Rear nail in tred

Fail 4 Oct 2016 44,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear nail in tred

Pass 10 Oct 2015 34,445 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,263 miles

Offside Front Inner Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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DU62 JYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU62 JYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU62 JYS registered?

DU62 JYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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