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FY62 XYL

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,128 mi
Last recorded70,128 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 XYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 70,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

centre stop light not working

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2024 60,778 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 53,361 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 53,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from water pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,639 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 44,406 miles

Rear rear tyres perished & cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 42,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,214 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 29,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,221 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,232 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 15,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 15,083 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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FY62 XYL 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY62 XYL registered?

FY62 XYL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is FY62 XYL safe to buy?

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