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YC62 HJY

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,515 mi
Last recorded69,515 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 HJY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 69,515 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on front brake discs

some surface rust on rear brake discs

surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 5 Dec 2024 67,876 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 67,875 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

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

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

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

TPMS lamp illuminated

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2024 60,721 miles

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

handbrake light stays on

Fail 6 Jan 2024 60,721 miles

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

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

handbrake light stays on

Pass 31 Dec 2022 51,281 miles

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

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

handbrake light stays on

Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,542 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,093 miles

Front engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2019 27,334 miles

Offside Rear bodywork damaged bumper

Pass 9 Apr 2018 19,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2017 14,282 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 11,726 miles

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 HJY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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