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YG62 SSZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,620 mi
Last recorded69,620 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 SSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 69,620 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 69,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,641 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 68,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,021 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,295 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,259 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 48,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing bush splitting not excessive play

Offside Front Upper strut bearing bush splitting not excessive play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded brake efficiency in tolerence (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 42,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut bearing bush splitting not excessive play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper strut bearing bush splitting not excessive play

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded brake efficiency in tolerence (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 37,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 32,057 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2016 32,057 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 26,896 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 26,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YG62 SSZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YG62 SSZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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