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SH62 DYU

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,081 mi
Last recorded82,081 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 DYU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 82,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 72,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre clamped section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre clamped section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,783 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 65,783 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,519 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (oe) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded at offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (oe) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 49,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,130 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 40,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears around flexi hose area. Little access and visual. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Weathering of brake discs.

Pass 14 Mar 2020 37,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 35,303 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 30,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,548 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 15,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,152 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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SH62 DYU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White 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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SH62 DYU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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