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YE62 YYZ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,958 mi
Last recorded87,958 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YYZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 87,958 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 86,648 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 76,057 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 69,825 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 69,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 69,617 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fluid leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside o/s of car damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,246 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 56,216 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm, worn on both edges, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also slight wear on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 43,134 miles

Both rear upper top mounts have slight movement

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2018 35,340 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 31,418 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 29,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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YE62 YYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE62 YYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE62 YYZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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