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OE62 ZFV

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,818 mi
Last recorded110,818 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE62 ZFV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 110,818 miles

advise air con condenser deteriorated

advise coolant level low

advise rear brake show signs of over heating

Fail 1 Apr 2026 110,801 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to front exhaust flexi leaking gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise air con condenser deteriorated

advise n/s/r brake shows signs of binding / over heating

advise rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Apr 2025 103,177 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 82,430 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 24 Mar 2022 73,004 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 69,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 65,123 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 48,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,505 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 31,808 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 31,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 27,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 27,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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OE62 ZFV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE62 ZFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OE62 ZFV registered?

OE62 ZFV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is OE62 ZFV safe to buy?

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