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FV62 XMX

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,552 mi
Last recorded111,552 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 111,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front tyres getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 105,006 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 96,444 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 96,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 May 2022 88,589 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 83,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 80,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake light on dashboard

Pass 10 Sep 2019 77,207 miles

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

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

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

brake pad light on (pads ok)

Fail 10 Sep 2019 77,207 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pad light on (pads ok)

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 64,578 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Fail 31 Aug 2017 64,578 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 3 Jun 2016 55,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,148 miles

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 XMX 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 FV62 XMX registered?

FV62 XMX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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