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YC62 ZPT

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,969 mi
Last recorded114,969 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ZPT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,969 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 114,969 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))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,064 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 111,057 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to lamp defect (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 94,586 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 94,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 82,182 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 73,136 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 73,136 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 66,682 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,595 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 52,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,699 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 ZPT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC62 ZPT registered?

YC62 ZPT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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