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YG62 VYH

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,805 mi
Last recorded92,805 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 92,805 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 87,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 87,469 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 74,637 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 65,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 60,246 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 48,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 44,821 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 44,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 38,650 miles

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

air/con and coolant pipe started to chafe against each other

Fail 7 May 2019 38,650 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

air/con and coolant pipe started to chafe against each other

Pass 9 May 2018 33,340 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 33,340 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 26,743 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 19,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 14,277 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 VYH 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 75%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

YG62 VYH is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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