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HY62 GYS

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,716 mi
Last recorded79,716 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 GYS
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,716 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 76,424 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 76,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 71,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 53,275 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 53,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. LAMP MOUNTS BROKEN/IMPACT DAMAGE (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,055 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 50,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 39,484 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,814 miles

nsf tyre sidewall cut - no cords showing

nsr tyre on wear bars - close to legal limit

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2015 22,117 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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HY62 GYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Blue 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY62 GYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HY62 GYS registered?

HY62 GYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is HY62 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY62 GYS 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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