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HY62 GZS

2012 Mini Cooper S

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

63,714 mi
Last recorded63,714 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 GZS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 63,714 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge.

Offside indicator repeater cover missing.

Windscreen chipped.

Fail 6 Oct 2025 63,711 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing at inner edge.

Headlamp self leveller arm broken.

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside indicator repeater cover missing.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,183 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind offside front and pads lower than nearside.

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,664 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 53,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reversing light is not working but offside is OK

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges But tread is OK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 49,155 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 49,155 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 47,187 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 45,344 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 45,344 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,728 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 32,319 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 32,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,681 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 23,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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HY62 GZS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was HY62 GZS registered?

HY62 GZS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 17 November 2012.

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The MOT history for HY62 GZS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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