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YE62 ZBY

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,985 mi
Last recorded69,985 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 69,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-55-16v runflat worn and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

covers and under trays fitted stopping full inspection

off side front tyre is standard load other 3 are run flats

tyre pressure light on

Pass 6 Apr 2025 66,574 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged but can still be read clearly

Fail 6 Apr 2025 66,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

front number plate damaged but can still be read clearly

Pass 8 Apr 2024 55,175 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,592 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021 36,716 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 36,715 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,361 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 31,361 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 27,558 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 24,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,535 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 20,281 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 18,177 miles

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 ZBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBY, 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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What year was YE62 ZBY registered?

YE62 ZBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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