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YK62 VBY

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VBY
MakeMini
ModelCooper Sd
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,974 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 83,136 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,212 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 80,126 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 78,342 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 77,026 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,894 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,081 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,293 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,221 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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YK62 VBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBY, 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

How do I check the history of YK62 VBY?

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What year was YK62 VBY registered?

YK62 VBY is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is YK62 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VBY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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