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YK62 VBG

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,730 mi
Last recorded120,730 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VBG
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 120,730 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,953 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,942 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 99,141 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,141 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 92,350 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 83,467 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2020 83,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/17 Run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,885 miles

offside front /nearside front tyres completely bald on inner and outer edges/advise change .

Pass 13 Aug 2018 67,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,086 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 58,086 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,154 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre tread

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

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread

Fail 29 Sep 2016 47,154 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre tread

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear cut in tyre tread

Pass 7 Sep 2015 32,902 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 32,902 miles

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

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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YK62 VBG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YK62 VBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 VBG registered?

YK62 VBG is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 18 September 2012.

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