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YE62 DPX

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 127,527 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,479 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,810 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 109,103 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 109,103 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 106,295 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on shoulders and cracking on inner sidewall

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,139 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,139 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 95,030 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,599 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,080 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 82,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,972 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 DPX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX registered?

YE62 DPX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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