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FV62 NPU

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,698 mi
Last recorded94,698 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV62 NPU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 94,698 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 94,696 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated misting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 94,648 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 94,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 94,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 94,032 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 89,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 84,436 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,813 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 72,441 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

small splits in n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 May 2018 61,505 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 46,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened discs scored inner rear faces (3.5.1n)

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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FV62 NPU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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FV62 NPU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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