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YC62 ETJ

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,159 mi
Last recorded82,159 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ETJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 82,159 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions Lambda high on 2nd fast idle 1.030

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top strut/shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 82,159 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emissions Lambda high on 2nd fast idle 1.030

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around top strut/shock absorber mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 78,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 73,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 68,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 65,691 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 63,508 miles

engine has water leak

Pass 26 Feb 2020 60,933 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,147 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 55,147 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,376 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 35,181 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 35,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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YC62 ETJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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YC62 ETJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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