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FV62 GZO

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,399 mi
Last recorded74,399 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 GZO
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 74,399 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (b))

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner tread area wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread area wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 74,399 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (b))

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner tread area wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread area wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 73,663 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s & O/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,698 miles

Belly panels fitted.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s & O/s - Inner faces - corrosion and pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge tread - uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge tread wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 72,122 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s - Inner edgewear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,392 miles

Belly panels fitted - Unable to fully inspect all components/ areas.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 69,729 miles

Belly panels fitted - unable to inspect all components/ areas.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 67,846 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 61,593 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,484 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 6 Oct 2016 58,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,345 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 31,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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FV62 GZO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV62 GZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV62 GZO registered?

FV62 GZO is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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