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FD62 HXU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,303 mi
Last recorded95,303 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD62 HXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 95,303 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 93,346 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,334 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 93,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 87,651 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower and offside front lower suspension arm mounting bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,973 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2021 80,969 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2020 72,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,100 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 66,100 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 60,550 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 52,991 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,990 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Nov 2016 45,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,812 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn close to cord on both inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre is worn close to cord on both inner and outer edge

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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FD62 HXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD62 HXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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