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EA62 XUH

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,748 mi
Last recorded59,748 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XUH
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 59,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,923 miles

Nearside Front tyre not fitted to side wall instructions

Pass 7 May 2024 51,559 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 51,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 48,182 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 48,182 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in and cracked too (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 44,122 miles

Front tyr5es starting to wear on edges

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

n/w washer weak

Pass 17 May 2021 40,406 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 37,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 30,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 30,517 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 22,713 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,943 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 12,878 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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EA62 XUH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA62 XUH, 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 EA62 XUH registered?

EA62 XUH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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