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VN62 JHA

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Brown Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,723 mi
Last recorded50,723 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 JHA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,723 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 45,226 miles

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

front subframe Damaged, not seriously weakened

Pass 28 Oct 2023 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2022 42,739 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,872 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 39,983 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,503 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 36,190 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 30,471 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 14,788 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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VN62 JHA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Brown with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN62 JHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN62 JHA registered?

VN62 JHA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is VN62 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN62 JHA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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