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SL62 OLE

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,863 mi
Last recorded53,863 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 OLE
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 53,863 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 53,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 51,931 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 50,671 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 49,090 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2023 49,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2022 47,931 miles

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

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 46,140 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 44,606 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 44,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heatshields are insecure

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 42,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 40,312 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 38,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 36,349 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,594 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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SL62 OLE 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 75%.

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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SL62 OLE is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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