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YK62 VCO

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,412 mi
Last recorded49,412 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VCO
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 49,412 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 41,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 41,707 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 27,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 27,967 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,547 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 26,402 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 20,390 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 19,617 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 17,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 15,686 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 11,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 11,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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YK62 VCO is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 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 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK62 VCO registered?

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

Is YK62 VCO safe to buy?

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