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EK62 VCY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

147,726 mi
Last recorded147,726 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 VCY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 147,726 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,557 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 140,705 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,295 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 132,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 132,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,348 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,837 miles

Offside Small chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2018 93,975 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,437 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers Smearing

Fail 13 Oct 2015 60,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers Smearing

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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EK62 VCY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue 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 EK62 VCY, 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 EK62 VCY registered?

EK62 VCY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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