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FV62 ZVE

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 132,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 123,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 120,986 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 110,400 miles

Nearside Coolant leak Coolant Blowing Back Down Underside Of Car ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 99,037 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 99,051 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,888 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 90,888 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.41mm also worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 70,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 May 2018 70,996 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 May 2017 66,038 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 53,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,365 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 ZVE 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 ZVE registered?

FV62 ZVE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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