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EK62 KBU

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,607 mi
Last recorded99,607 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 KBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,607 miles

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

Nearside Reversing light not working

Pass 31 Mar 2025 90,509 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 90,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 78,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2024 78,857 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 76,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,206 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,434 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,702 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,304 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 34,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EK62 KBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK62 KBU, 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 EK62 KBU registered?

EK62 KBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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