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SD62 DYJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,580 mi
Last recorded48,580 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD62 DYJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 48,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,672 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 39,468 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 34,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 32,035 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 32,035 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 26,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 26,202 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Center Stop Lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades worn/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

** Engine oil very low**

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi downpipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 24,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet inoprative still sufficient fluid to clear screen

Fail 27 Sep 2019 24,182 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet inoprative still sufficient fluid to clear screen

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 20,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 20,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,981 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 8,194 miles

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

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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SD62 DYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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SD62 DYJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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