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YE62 ZHG

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,243 mi
Last recorded87,243 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 87,243 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 87,243 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2024 80,622 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 29 Jul 2023 73,437 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 73,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,088 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,908 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres distorted inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,726 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (stepped on inner edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,334 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,263 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 34,989 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 30,441 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 30,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp levelling device obviously defective on suspension arm too body linkage broken (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 23,697 miles

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

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