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LY62 JUA

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,351 mi
Last recorded52,351 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY62 JUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 52,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 43,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 175/65R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 43,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65R15 84H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 175/65R15 84H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 38,901 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 34,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 28,703 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Fail 6 Aug 2020 28,703 miles

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,787 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 20,845 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 20,845 miles

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

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 16,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 14,008 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 10,943 miles

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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LY62 JUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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 LY62 JUA registered?

LY62 JUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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