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GF62 VKZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,813 mi
Last recorded62,813 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 VKZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 62,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 56,685 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 50,647 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 50,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 43,730 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil below minimum. Toped up before test

Pass 29 Mar 2021 36,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 33,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 27,551 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 27,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,904 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 15,391 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 14,501 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,188 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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GF62 VKZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GF62 VKZ registered?

GF62 VKZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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