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MA62 TZM

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,898 mi
Last recorded92,898 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 TZM
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal cracked / perishing

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 86,561 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 75,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 75,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 66,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 62,588 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 62,588 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,239 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,694 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R16 87V less than 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 39,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Oct 2016 29,800 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 23,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TZM 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 MA62 TZM registered?

MA62 TZM is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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