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SM62 NVU

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,173 mi
Last recorded49,173 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 NVU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 49,173 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 46,041 miles

Tyre slightly damaged Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 43,325 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jan 2023 40,566 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,259 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 37,259 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,160 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,865 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 29,951 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,169 miles

cut in sidewall on offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,102 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 NVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVU registered?

SM62 NVU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is SM62 NVU safe to buy?

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