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OY62 YDL

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,002 mi
Last recorded112,002 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 YDL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,002 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside upto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,685 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 103,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,976 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 90,984 miles

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

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 84,611 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 84,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,154 miles

engine oil low

Pass 5 Jun 2019 64,830 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 61,333 miles

coolant low

windscreen has chip but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 27 Dec 2018 61,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant low

windscreen has chip but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 20 Dec 2017 47,786 miles

engine warn light on

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Dec 2017 47,259 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine warn light on

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2016 41,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 35,726 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 35,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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OY62 YDL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OY62 YDL registered?

OY62 YDL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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