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FL62 FLJ

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,154 mi
Last recorded126,154 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 FLJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 126,154 miles

Central Front Lower ADVISE: phone holder on dashboard close to driver

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn , very close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 113,025 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 97,729 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 79,774 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 70,120 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 67,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 63,331 miles

curb damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2019 63,331 miles

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

curb damage to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Oct 2018 52,462 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 52,461 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 3 Oct 2017 42,371 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread reading 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

minor damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,623 miles

Front tyres worn inside edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,545 miles

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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FL62 FLJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL62 FLJ, 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 FL62 FLJ registered?

FL62 FLJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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