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YE62 ARX

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,099 mi
Last recorded66,099 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ARX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 66,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 62,736 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 62,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,923 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,709 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 55,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 51,291 miles

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

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Dec 2019 43,539 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 20,317 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 20,317 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 17,732 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 17,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front stone chips windscreen

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both sides (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 14,393 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under tray fitted

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YE62 ARX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Sd fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 ARX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE62 ARX registered?

YE62 ARX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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The MOT history for YE62 ARX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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