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NV62 EKE

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 EKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 27,236 miles

Front Upper Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 25,929 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 24,596 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2022 22,494 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight score to disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 19,454 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 14,386 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 12,489 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 12,489 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 10,393 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 9,124 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 9,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 6,130 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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NV62 EKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV62 EKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV62 EKE registered?

NV62 EKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is NV62 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 EKE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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