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EY62 HFM

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,368 mi
Last recorded35,368 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 HFM
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 35,368 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 28,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 24,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 18,362 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 18,362 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 17,025 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 14,867 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 14,867 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 13,192 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 11,395 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,452 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 7,018 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 5,069 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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EY62 HFM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY62 HFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY62 HFM registered?

EY62 HFM is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is EY62 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY62 HFM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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