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MA62 PNV

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,090 mi
Last recorded145,090 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 PNV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 145,090 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 142,345 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 142,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 133,511 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 133,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 115,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 97,955 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Sep 2022 97,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 85,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible tube detached some gas leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure fog/side lamp part loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure rear heat sound material over exhaust loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 77,382 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure and likely to dazzle other road users

Fail 9 Sep 2020 77,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure and likely to dazzle other road users

Pass 31 Jan 2020 74,771 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 74,771 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 65,673 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 65,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 51,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,103 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,881 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MA62 PNV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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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MA62 PNV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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