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LC62 UVS

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

20,140 mi
Last recorded20,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 UVS
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 20,140 miles

Offside Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Fail 5 Jan 2026 20,138 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Offside Windscreen washer has 1 of 2 jets not working

Pass 7 Jan 2025 18,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep split in inner tread but no ply or cords clearly visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper grill that houses reverse & fog lamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both offside & nearside windscreen washers each have 1 of 2 jets not working

Pass 18 Dec 2023 16,252 miles

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

Offside driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper grill that houses reverse & fog lamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 14,612 miles

Offside driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper grill that houses reverse & fog lamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 14,612 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NOTE: wiper effectiveness NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Offside driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device mounting

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Body component slightly loose bumper grill that houses reverse & fog lamps (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 13,189 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 12,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 11,589 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 10,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 8,609 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 7,266 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 5,609 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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LC62 UVS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC62 UVS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LC62 UVS registered?

LC62 UVS is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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