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LC62 UVV

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC62 UVV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 74,519 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 66,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing but jet unaffected

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 56,167 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 56,167 miles

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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 45,815 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bushes have slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing not effecting the operation of washer

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged

Fail 21 Apr 2023 45,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bushes have slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing not effecting the operation of washer

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2022 35,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes have slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing not effecting the operation of washer

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2022 35,811 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges bold nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes have slight wear/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp washer jet cover missing not effecting the operation of washer

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exterior body damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2020 22,291 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly recommend a wheel alignment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on outer edges 195/55/16 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre deep cracks and perished ( due to age, borderline)

Pass 7 May 2019 18,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (195/55x16 run flat) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 15,847 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 15,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2017 11,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 8,865 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 8,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LC62 UVV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC62 UVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LC62 UVV registered?

LC62 UVV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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