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LC62 CKU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,545 mi
Last recorded104,545 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 CKU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,545 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 104,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 102,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 102,817 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 93,918 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 86,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 77,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,969 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,750 miles

Front tyres inner sidewalls heavily cracked

Fail 19 Nov 2019 60,605 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 52,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,343 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,705 miles

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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LC62 CKU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S 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 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 LC62 CKU registered?

LC62 CKU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is LC62 CKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC62 CKU 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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