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GU62 YGY

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,405 mi
Last recorded81,405 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 YGY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 81,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 74,324 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays/guards fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,350 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,948 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 51,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 47,607 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,092 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 33,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 27,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 22,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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GU62 YGY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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