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YH62 FYC

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

89,025 mi
Last recorded89,025 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 FYC
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 89,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 87,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 86,607 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 85,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,685 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 77,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily c&p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

TPMS light on

Pass 10 Sep 2019 69,303 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 61,902 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,030 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 45,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,323 miles

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 FYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

YH62 FYC is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YH62 FYC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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