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GF62 FCC

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,320 mi
Last recorded68,320 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FCC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 68,320 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 67,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 67,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 62,112 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,529 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the outer tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the outer tread

front screen has a stone chip on n/s/front

Pass 5 Feb 2021 55,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer tread

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

stone chip in the front screen on the n/s

wiper blades

Pass 11 Feb 2020 49,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,737 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front tyre treads worn on edges treads getting down

Fail 11 Feb 2019 38,737 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front tyre treads worn on edges treads getting down

Pass 29 Jan 2018 27,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 17,484 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,444 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 17,444 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-Trays Fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 14,812 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-Trays Fitted

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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GF62 FCC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GF62 FCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GF62 FCC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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