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YK62 VLY

2012 Mini Cooper

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,965 mi
Last recorded35,965 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VLY
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 35,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted, effecting brake performance (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 34,293 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 32,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,961 miles

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

tyre warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2023 30,961 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

tyre warning light on

Pass 18 Feb 2022 29,111 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav/phone mount removed from front screen ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 29,111 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test nav/phone mount removed from front screen ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 27,452 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Waterpump leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 23,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,972 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,673 miles

Offside Front Outer worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 18,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer worn on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,620 miles

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 VLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Grey 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 VLY registered?

YK62 VLY is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is YK62 VLY safe to buy?

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