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YE62 DDF

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,598 mi
Last recorded119,598 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 DDF
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 119,598 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 119,598 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid pipe to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,005 miles

Rear tyres worn uneven may have road noise

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,810 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,810 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,207 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 98,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front only on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection o f brake and fuel lines.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 93,610 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 76,030 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,658 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,163 miles

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 DDF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DDF, 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 DDF registered?

YE62 DDF is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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