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WL62 FDJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 FDJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,300 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 93,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 91,132 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 91,132 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,644 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,644 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 80,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 80,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 70,474 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 61,425 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 57,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 50,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 43,357 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 39,523 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 31,392 miles

Nearside rear tyre has had a puncture repaired

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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WL62 FDJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was WL62 FDJ registered?

WL62 FDJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is WL62 FDJ safe to buy?

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