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YE62 ZSJ

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,643 mi
Last recorded60,643 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE62 ZSJ
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,643 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 60,309 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 59,893 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 59,400 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2021 59,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,915 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,915 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 54,958 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,225 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 49,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 39,370 miles

rear inner pads low

smalll cuts in both rear tyres in tread

Fail 27 Jan 2017 39,370 miles

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

rear inner pads low

smalll cuts in both rear tyres in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2015 25,575 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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 ZSJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE62 ZSJ registered?

YE62 ZSJ is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is YE62 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE62 ZSJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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