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WJ62 DKE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,344 mi
Last recorded114,344 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,344 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 114,169 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad wearing very thin

front and rear subframes corroded

front tyres bald on edges (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 18 Dec 2024 107,136 miles

Front reg plate cracking

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

Rear disc brakes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 107,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front reg plate cracking

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks to be starting to wear thin (limited view)

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

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

Rear disc brakes corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,467 miles

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

front and rear subframes corroded in places

Fail 4 Dec 2023 100,467 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald in places (advise replacement a.s.a.p) (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear subframes corroded in places

front side light lenses cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,828 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 93,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,760 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

Rear brakes binding on (minor)

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,760 miles

Front reg plate cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side light lens cracked

Rear brakes binding on (minor)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 80,746 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 80,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 71,739 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front side light lenses cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2019 71,739 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front number plate cracked

Front side light lenses cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear tyres ,side walls cracking, perished.

Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 35,057 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 35,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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WJ62 DKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WJ62 DKE, 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 WJ62 DKE registered?

WJ62 DKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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