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GU62 VVZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

97,928 mi
Last recorded97,928 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 VVZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,928 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 92,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,552 miles

undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,148 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level brake lamp (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 71,882 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,543 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 62,108 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 62,108 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 46,414 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 46,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 37,163 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 30,080 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 29,978 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,466 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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GU62 VVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GU62 VVZ registered?

GU62 VVZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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