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LO62 VXU

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 VXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,964 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 55,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit , perished and uneven inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Sep 2023 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge limit , perished and uneven inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2022 29,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 28,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,020 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 25,119 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 25,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 21,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 17,427 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 14,198 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 10,606 miles

Engine leaking oil

Fail 28 Nov 2015 10,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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LO62 VXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LO62 VXU registered?

LO62 VXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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