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YE62 PAO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,604 mi
Last recorded76,604 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 PAO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 76,604 miles

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

front reg plate

n/s/f shocker misty

Pass 14 Nov 2024 75,641 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 74,664 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 71,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 69,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,492 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 68,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 65,086 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 65,086 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,163 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,610 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 60,610 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,952 miles

undertrays fitted

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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YE62 PAO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE62 PAO, 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 YE62 PAO registered?

YE62 PAO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 6 December 2012.

Is YE62 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 PAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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