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KV62 YVY

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,704 mi
Last recorded64,704 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV62 YVY
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,704 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Getting rusty on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front bonnet catch faulty

Pass 9 Aug 2024 63,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 59,390 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 53,926 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 52,489 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,912 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 49,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,020 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,973 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 10 Oct 2015 20,469 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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KV62 YVY is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV62 YVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini John Cooper Works Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV62 YVY registered?

KV62 YVY is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is KV62 YVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV62 YVY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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