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YE62 ZJZ

2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,403 mi
Last recorded108,403 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto52,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZJZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 108,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,223 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 104,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Slight movement in drivers seat

TPMS illuminated

Pass 25 Aug 2022 96,852 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 87,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,794 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2019 74,651 miles

Engine fuse cover missing

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring components for full inspection

Fail 2 Feb 2019 74,651 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front brake discs also worn and corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail also in outside edge of tyre - 205/45/17- Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine fuse cover missing

Front registration plate deteriorated

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring components for full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,494 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 62,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 48,412 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,381 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2015 36,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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 ZJZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZJZ, 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 ZJZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd Auto, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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