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VK62 FCJ

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,121 mi
Last recorded53,121 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 FCJ
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 53,121 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 44,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 38,895 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 38,895 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 32,027 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 28,349 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 28,349 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 22,150 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,617 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 18,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,220 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 14,443 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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VK62 FCJ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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

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What year was VK62 FCJ registered?

VK62 FCJ is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is VK62 FCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK62 FCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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