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PY62 VMX

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 VMX
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 87,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2025 73,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 69,673 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 65,904 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 64,985 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 60,372 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 54,942 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 48,793 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 42,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,239 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 38,173 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2015 26,281 miles

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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PY62 VMX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PY62 VMX registered?

PY62 VMX is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is PY62 VMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY62 VMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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