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FE62 YJA

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,962 mi
Last recorded147,962 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 YJA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,962 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 147,962 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 142,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 142,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right not adjusting (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,899 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 120,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 120,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 107,501 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2021 98,615 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,875 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 57,430 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,741 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 39,569 miles

Offside Front Advise front right tyre has two small cuts to sidewall but no cords are exposed.

Offside Front Advise front right wiper blade too long, hits screen rubber at top.

Fail 23 Sep 2016 39,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both left and right headlamp washers not working. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Advise front right tyre has two small cuts to sidewall but no cords are exposed.

Offside Front Advise front right wiper blade too long, hits screen rubber at top.

Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,409 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 35,409 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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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FE62 YJA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE62 YJA, 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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FE62 YJA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 1 October 2012.

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