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GJ62 FKZ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 FKZ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 73,088 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 53,219 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,662 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 50,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 45,393 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 45,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 39,486 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 36,445 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 34,515 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,169 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 31,520 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 27,463 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 16,462 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 16,462 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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GJ62 FKZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ62 FKZ registered?

GJ62 FKZ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 6 September 2012.

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