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SM62 VZP

2012 Mini Cooper

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

45,329 mi
Last recorded45,329 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 VZP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 45,329 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 45,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 43,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 43,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,926 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 41,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 40,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,161 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 39,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,652 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 37,652 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 33,654 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,006 miles

front tyres on wear bars

Fail 3 Jul 2018 31,006 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front tyres on wear bars

Pass 3 Jul 2017 24,792 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2016 18,037 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,836 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s/f fog light insecure

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 VZP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM62 VZP registered?

SM62 VZP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 December 2012.

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The MOT history for SM62 VZP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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