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YK62 UPP

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 UPP
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,674 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 53,623 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 53,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 47,332 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 47,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 42,951 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (console bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 35,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 22,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2.0MM inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 18,712 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 14,545 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 14,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 8,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 8,685 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 7,074 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YK62 UPP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK62 UPP registered?

YK62 UPP is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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