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YC62 CNE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,537 mi
Last recorded138,537 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 CNE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,537 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 138,365 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due too engine noise and crank shaft pulley debonding (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Rubbing inside wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Clutch pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Strut top worn

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Strut top worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,872 miles

Front Lower part of the bumper lose

Pass 10 Nov 2022 112,993 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy, rattle

inner arch liner missing n/s/f

Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,993 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine noisy, rattle

inner arch liner missing n/s/f

Pass 26 Nov 2021 105,772 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine noisy / rattles

Fail 25 Nov 2021 105,772 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch cylinder leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine noisy / rattles

Pass 26 Nov 2020 98,178 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 84,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 84,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer side edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 75,453 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 75,453 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 66,434 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,231 miles

body and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,231 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

body and engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some items

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,250 miles

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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YC62 CNE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC62 CNE, 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 YC62 CNE registered?

YC62 CNE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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