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HN61 UPK

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,463 mi
Last recorded47,463 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 UPK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 47,463 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 47,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 46,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 45,040 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,907 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,597 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 conti rsc (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 32,247 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 32,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2019 29,672 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines and brake pipes under car

Pass 10 Jan 2018 26,600 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 23,325 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split at offside edge/side

Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,671 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,625 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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HN61 UPK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN61 UPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN61 UPK registered?

HN61 UPK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 28 January 2012.

Is HN61 UPK safe to buy?

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