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YF62 ZWD

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,659 mi
Last recorded108,659 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 ZWD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 108,659 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 108,658 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 95,212 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 95,211 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 90,616 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,032 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,421 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 74,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 62,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 62,698 miles

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate obscured duct tape (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 45,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 45,061 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,367 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brakes noisey in operation

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YF62 ZWD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 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 D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YF62 ZWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YF62 ZWD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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