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HV62 XSP

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,643 mi
Last recorded124,643 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XSP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 124,643 miles

Front to rear exhaust system corroded in place.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 124,643 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front to rear exhaust system corroded in place.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall lightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective bothside front. (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre outer shoulder worn.

Fail 11 Jan 2024 112,025 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 7 Jan 2023 96,811 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 96,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,569 miles

Offside Rear stop lamp replaced during test, pass repair side.

Oil leak, but not excessive seems to be from oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 63,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder/ primary grove should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 63,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder/ primary grove should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 50,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 40,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 32,939 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 21,689 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,465 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 16,748 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 16,745 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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HV62 XSP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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HV62 XSP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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