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KV62 YTA

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,485 mi
Last recorded85,485 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 85,485 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2025 84,412 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 84,412 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings track rod end (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,772 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 77,772 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 77,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 67,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 59,229 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 54,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

front section of exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 42,520 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 42,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 37,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 32,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 26,659 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 19,952 miles

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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KV62 YTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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KV62 YTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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