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WF62 YPL

2012 Mini Cooper D

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,888 mi
Last recorded82,888 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 YPL
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 82,888 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 77,366 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 77,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 72,505 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,505 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 66,699 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 61,023 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 61,023 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 56,290 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,290 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,154 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 49,154 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,139 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 31,863 miles

Nearside rear tyre is at 3mm tread depth.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 31,863 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre is at 3mm tread depth.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 26,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 19,198 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 19,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WF62 YPL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF62 YPL, 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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What year was WF62 YPL registered?

WF62 YPL is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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The MOT history for WF62 YPL shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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