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VO62 BUA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,364 mi
Last recorded102,364 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 BUA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 102,364 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 102,364 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,162 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 94,686 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 86,078 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 86,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,491 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 77,491 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 72,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,243 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 66,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 63,107 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,799 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,702 miles

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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VO62 BUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VO62 BUA, 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.

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VO62 BUA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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