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VE62 TBZ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,711 mi
Last recorded78,711 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 TBZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,711 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 78,617 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe joint in front of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 74,646 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 74,643 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability control component excessively damaged level sensor (7.12 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 13 Dec 2023 72,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 64,685 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,780 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 56,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,320 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 41,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 35,994 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 32,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 27,531 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,098 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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VE62 TBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE62 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE62 TBZ registered?

VE62 TBZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is VE62 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE62 TBZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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