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YK62 VMT

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VMT
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 77,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 75,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 73,976 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 73,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,337 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 66,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 64,359 miles

coolant level low

offside + nearside front suspension leg top mount bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Mar 2021 64,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

offside + nearside front suspension leg top mount bushes starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 60,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension leg top mount bush starting to split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

coolant level low

Pass 16 Mar 2019 54,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,820 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 30,018 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,648 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 12,238 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 VMT is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMT registered?

YK62 VMT is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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