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SW62 AAZ

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,245 mi
Last recorded60,245 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 AAZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 60,245 miles

Brake back plates corroded

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

Subframes corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 56,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,778 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,788 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 47,599 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,079 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 42,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,115 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 45,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing edges

lcd display indicating tpms fault

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,353 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 36,353 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 32,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,559 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,559 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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SW62 AAZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW62 AAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW62 AAZ registered?

SW62 AAZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 October 2012.

Is SW62 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW62 AAZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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