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LD62 UTZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,114 mi
Last recorded61,114 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 UTZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 61,114 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 52,643 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear)(Both sides, ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 46,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,501 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 38,990 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 38,988 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick service strip why outers are ok inners below limits o/s/r inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored worn bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,877 miles

chassie advise waxoil all road springs rusty all brake pipes

Pass 18 Sep 2020 27,725 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 27,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 26,333 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 24,951 miles

Undertray slightly insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2018 24,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Undertray slightly insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2017 23,644 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 21,794 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 21,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 14,814 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 14,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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LD62 UTZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD62 UTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD62 UTZ registered?

LD62 UTZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is LD62 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 UTZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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