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FD62 FAU

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,344 mi
Last recorded96,344 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 FAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,344 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 92,174 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,871 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 83,644 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 80,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 75,968 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,439 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 37,649 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2017 26,458 miles

Rear discs worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,342 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 15,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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FD62 FAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD62 FAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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