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DY62 PYS

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,581 mi
Last recorded126,581 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 PYS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 126,581 miles

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 30 Oct 2025 126,580 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,973 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,917 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 99,917 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 91,953 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,335 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 84,330 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side rears inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inbalance (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 79,301 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted light rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 72,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 1.6mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,236 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 44,236 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 39,289 miles

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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DY62 PYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY62 PYS, 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 DY62 PYS registered?

DY62 PYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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