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PF62 MKZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,693 mi
Last recorded79,693 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF62 MKZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 79,693 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor cable damaged.

Nearside Front washer jet not working osf providing enough liquid

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn inner edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 79,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear sensor cable damaged.

Nearside Front washer jet not working osf providing enough liquid

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn inner edges bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 68,773 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 59,786 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 59,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,089 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 42,334 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 33,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,706 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,556 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 27,704 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,704 miles

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

Front Front tyres wearing to outer edges.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Fronts perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,689 miles

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

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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PF62 MKZ 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 PF62 MKZ registered?

PF62 MKZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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