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YF62 AXM

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,009 mi
Last recorded39,009 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 AXM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 39,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 35,033 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in nearside rack end / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 35,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play in nearside rack end / rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 32,223 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 31,213 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 29,782 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 28,241 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 26,732 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 24,794 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 22,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre small crack s in between tread

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

Offside Front tyre small crack s in between tread

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 20,111 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 17,457 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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YF62 AXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF62 AXM, 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 YF62 AXM registered?

YF62 AXM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is YF62 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF62 AXM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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