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SG62 ZNU

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 ZNU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 95,703 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 95,703 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 95,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,220 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 89,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 83,708 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,602 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 71,176 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,921 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 42,727 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 34,021 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 34,021 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,864 miles

Under-trays fitted.

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

Fail 18 Mar 2016 23,864 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted.

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage.

Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Undertrays fitted

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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SG62 ZNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 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 SG62 ZNU registered?

SG62 ZNU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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