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MF62 UAY

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,183 mi
Last recorded52,183 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF62 UAY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 52,183 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 43,134 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 41,696 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 39,513 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 36,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 36,929 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 36,929 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 34,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 31,484 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 31,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 27,227 miles

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

Offside wiper smears screen

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 23,870 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,271 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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MF62 UAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF62 UAY registered?

MF62 UAY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is MF62 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF62 UAY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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