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YG62 SOA

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,458 mi
Last recorded83,458 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SOA
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 83,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 83,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 74,586 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 74,585 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,782 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 64,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,080 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 54,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 43,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 38,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 35,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,368 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,045 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 32,041 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,618 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Sd?

Based on 33,382 MOT tests across 2,725 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
5,891
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
2,725
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Registration plate lamp not working 115
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YG62 SOA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Sd models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 62,131 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 SOA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Sd typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Sd is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YG62 SOA registered?

YG62 SOA is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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