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HV62 YWK

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,673 mi
Last recorded54,673 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 YWK
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,673 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 50,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,530 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 44,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 42,386 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 42,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Bonnet not latching securely on nearside catch

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,265 miles

n/s bonnet catch mechanism fault

Fail 22 Aug 2019 38,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

n/s bonnet catch mechanism fault

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,208 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 36,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,313 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,778 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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HV62 YWK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto 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 S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HV62 YWK, 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.

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What year was HV62 YWK registered?

HV62 YWK is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is HV62 YWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 YWK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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