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PK62 VML

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,438 mi
Last recorded130,438 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 VML
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 130,438 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 128,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 125,492 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 123,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

front & rear brake discs corroding /runout on front brakes [rbt]

movement in front wishbone bushes

n/s outer sill cover damaged

nsr tyre tread stepping

osf brake backing plate corroding

play in osf ball joint

Fail 17 Feb 2023 123,055 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield loose

front & rear brake discs corroding /runout on front brakes [rbt]

movement in front wishbone bushes

n/s outer sill cover damaged

nsr tyre tread stepping

osf brake backing plate corroding

play in osf ball joint

Pass 8 Oct 2021 108,334 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre feathered slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower damage to lower ns outer sill on plastic trim

Fail 10 Oct 2020 94,837 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,558 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,958 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,540 miles

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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PK62 VML is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PK62 VML, 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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PK62 VML is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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