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PE62 ZYL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,579 mi
Last recorded103,579 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 ZYL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 103,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

corrosion visible on some suspension components

Fail 18 Feb 2026 103,579 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to steel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

corrosion visible on some suspension components

Pass 10 Feb 2025 96,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion visible on some suspension components

some general under body corrosion visible

Fail 10 Feb 2025 96,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion visible on some suspension components

some general under body corrosion visible

Pass 19 Feb 2024 90,201 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 90,198 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 78,356 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 78,356 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 68,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Feb 2020 44,591 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,343 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 25,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,974 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 22,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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PE62 ZYL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE62 ZYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PE62 ZYL registered?

PE62 ZYL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is PE62 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 ZYL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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