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YE62 YZY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Brown Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,577 mi
Last recorded69,577 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 YZY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 69,577 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 65,505 miles

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 6 Dec 2023 60,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,672 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 48,083 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 41,982 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 38,540 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,034 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 28,044 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 21,477 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 21,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,139 miles

Engine covers,undertrays and outer sill covers fitted.

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

Headlight adjuster reset.

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 YZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Brown with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

YE62 YZY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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