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DY62 NZD

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,077 mi
Last recorded99,077 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 NZD
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,077 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 99,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 93,685 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 93,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on edges at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyrehas low pressure

Pass 1 Feb 2023 86,909 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 86,909 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 81,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,860 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 73,839 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 64,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 44,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked on Wall and Tread

Offside Front Wiper Split in Centre But Clears Screen

Offside Rear Tyre Cracked on Wall and Tread

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2017 44,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake Warning Light on Dash

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked on Wall and Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracked on Wall and Tread

Offside Front Wiper Split in Centre But Clears Screen

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 36,093 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on tread and outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Mar 2015 28,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 28,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DY62 NZD is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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DY62 NZD is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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