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LV62 FZK

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,767 mi
Last recorded78,767 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 FZK
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 78,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,777 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 69,965 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 69,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 58,718 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 58,717 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,292 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 55,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 51,762 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,857 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges possible tracking required! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 44,857 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges possible tracking required! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 38,064 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,543 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 31,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened leaking fluid (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 24,370 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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LV62 FZK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Sd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV62 FZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LV62 FZK registered?

LV62 FZK is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 6 October 2012.

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