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HV62 UPC

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,021 mi
Last recorded103,021 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 UPC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 103,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 103,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 101,673 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 101,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 100,513 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 100,513 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 98,209 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 93,537 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge - rest of tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front top strut mount slightly deteriorated - visible under bonnet

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2-3mm thick, all others approx. 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs lipped

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2020 88,581 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on very edges - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs lipped

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

auxiliary drive belt stress cracked

stonechips to windscreen

uneven rear brake pad wear - o/s outer 3-4mm, all others 6-7mm approx.

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,570 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 62,872 miles

Central Rear Upper High level brake/stop lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 36,617 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 36,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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HV62 UPC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV62 UPC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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