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DV62 DWU

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,724 mi
Last recorded76,724 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 DWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 76,724 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 75,054 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 75,054 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 60,074 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,641 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,641 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,744 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 30 Jun 2017 36,311 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 36,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,696 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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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DV62 DWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DV62 DWU registered?

DV62 DWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is DV62 DWU safe to buy?

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