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WD62 CFA

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,753 mi
Last recorded35,753 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD62 CFA
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 35,753 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 35,753 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 32,294 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 32,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 29,494 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 29,494 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Both Sides (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 26,888 miles

O/S Headlight mounting broken but not insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2021 24,451 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 21,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,534 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 17,534 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,175 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 14,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2017 11,164 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 7,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 4,159 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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WD62 CFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WD62 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WD62 CFA registered?

WD62 CFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is WD62 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD62 CFA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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