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YD62 XBU

2012 Mini Cooper D

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,458 mi
Last recorded79,458 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 XBU
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,458 miles

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

Several Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

Pass 22 Feb 2025 78,500 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 71,959 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 64,365 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 50,113 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 30,998 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 18,742 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 18,243 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 16,448 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 14,205 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 12,134 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,860 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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YD62 XBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD62 XBU, 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 YD62 XBU registered?

YD62 XBU is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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