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FT62 BYB

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,357 mi
Last recorded89,357 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 BYB
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 87,898 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,718 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 to rear flexibles (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 78,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 75,109 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside front headlight level sensor damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 70,822 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 61,477 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 53,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 44,647 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,629 miles

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

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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FT62 BYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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What year was FT62 BYB registered?

FT62 BYB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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