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YE62 CYT

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,370 mi
Last recorded91,370 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 CYT
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 91,370 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 91,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 84,482 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear uneven Tyre wear inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,264 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 74,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,034 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 35,035 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 24,307 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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YE62 CYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 CYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE62 CYT registered?

YE62 CYT is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is YE62 CYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 CYT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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