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PX62 YAU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,870 mi
Last recorded130,870 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 YAU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 130,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 125,508 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 119,387 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 119,387 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rusted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure number plate lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 114,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 111,303 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 103,548 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on the inside edge

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 77,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 64,528 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 51,178 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 51,178 miles

Side repeater missing O/S Side indicator repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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PX62 YAU 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 PX62 YAU, 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 PX62 YAU registered?

PX62 YAU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 17 October 2012.

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