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VO62 BVA

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,164 mi
Last recorded102,164 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 BVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 102,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 93,814 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 91,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,343 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 81,342 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,692 miles

Front wipers smear

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,827 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 62,827 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 54,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 50,855 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 50,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,548 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 25,098 miles

high lvl stop light in op

Pass 9 Sep 2015 17,766 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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VO62 BVA is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VO62 BVA is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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