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EJ62 WUW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,648 mi
Last recorded90,648 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 WUW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 90,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 82,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 77,837 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,008 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,555 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 63,695 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2019 63,695 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2018 55,203 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 49,354 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,506 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 35,563 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 35,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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EJ62 WUW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ62 WUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EJ62 WUW registered?

EJ62 WUW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 December 2012.

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