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YE62 PHJ

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,695 mi
Last recorded100,695 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 PHJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 100,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 100,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 92,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 92,276 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 81,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,126 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 70,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 62,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 58,620 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,957 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Nov 2018 49,359 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 41,647 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 35,178 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 35,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 20,600 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front side repeater lens/unit missing

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 PHJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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 PHJ, 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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YE62 PHJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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