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YC62 ESU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,351 mi
Last recorded115,351 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 113,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 111,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 104,855 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 101,540 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 101,540 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 92,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,948 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,280 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Jul 2018 73,975 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 46,054 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 46,054 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 38,280 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 ESU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

YC62 ESU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 15 November 2012.

Is YC62 ESU safe to buy?

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