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YE62 YXA

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,192 mi
Last recorded84,192 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YXA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 84,192 miles

Has under trays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some run flat damage on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 84,192 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Has under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some run flat damage on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,101 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,057 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 67,028 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2020 61,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,107 miles

under covers fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,741 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully test some items

Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,760 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection n ot possible

Fail 13 Sep 2016 47,760 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both front (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection n ot possible

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,236 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 43,236 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd Auto?

Based on 5,006 MOT tests across 412 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
4,694
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 20
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YE62 YXA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 52,779 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 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 YXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE62 YXA registered?

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

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