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YG62 VSC

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VSC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 91,529 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 91,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 82,295 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Apr 2024 72,053 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc stone guard corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and slight corrosion on shockabsorber casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc stone guard corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and slight corrosion on shockabsorber casing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 65,924 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,444 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 55,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 41,838 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,629 miles

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

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 VSC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

YG62 VSC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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