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PY61 FLE

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,407 mi
Last recorded126,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 FLE
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,407 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2023 119,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 119,407 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 115,936 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 115,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 113,562 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 113,476 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 108,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,720 miles

both rear tyres running uneven

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,582 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,882 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 95,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 93,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,438 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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PY61 FLE is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey 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 John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PY61 FLE registered?

PY61 FLE is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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