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RE62 YAV

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,513 mi
Last recorded69,513 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 YAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 69,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,345 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 61,577 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,007 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 57,211 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 57,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 56,515 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 54,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on the outer edge (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 54,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm & worn on the outer edge (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 47,405 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 36,334 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,963 miles

front pads close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2016 23,461 miles

Coolant leak from water pump area

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Slight on inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 14,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,469 miles

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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RE62 YAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RE62 YAV registered?

RE62 YAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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