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LD62 ZYE

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,232 mi
Last recorded69,232 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 ZYE
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 62,799 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 62,799 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 52,933 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 52,933 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 42,045 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 42,045 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 41,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slightly pitted and scolded on the inner face off the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2022 41,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slightly pitted and scolded on the inner face off the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 39,485 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,090 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 30,518 miles

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,981 miles

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

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,044 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,802 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 14,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 10,231 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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LD62 ZYE is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LD62 ZYE registered?

LD62 ZYE is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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