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SM62 CRU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,578 mi
Last recorded109,578 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 CRU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 109,578 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 109,578 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,563 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 109,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,851 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 103,498 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 98,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,856 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 92,773 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at flex (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,381 miles

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Nearside Rear PLASTIC JACKING POINT IS MISSING

Fail 1 Jun 2021 86,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Central THIS VEHICLE IS FITTED WITH UNDERTRAYS THAT OBSCURE THE INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE

Nearside Rear PLASTIC JACKING POINT IS MISSING

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 66,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 60,055 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 48,647 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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SM62 CRU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM62 CRU registered?

SM62 CRU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is SM62 CRU safe to buy?

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