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YH62 FWM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,417 mi
Last recorded152,417 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FWM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 152,417 miles

Exhaust system corroded exhaust flexi started to split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 152,417 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded exhaust flexi started to split

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 141,697 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 126,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,298 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,137 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,678 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2019 93,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,892 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,724 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,724 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 39,947 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 25,007 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance a few bulbs dim (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YH62 FWM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH62 FWM, 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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What year was YH62 FWM registered?

YH62 FWM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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