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YK62 VMV

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,256 mi
Last recorded86,256 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VMV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 86,256 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated expelling grease but seems durable enough to prevent ingress at this time. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 79,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb is incorrectly fitted, also doubled as main beam therefore also incorrect. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated expelling grease but seems durable enough to prevent ingress at this time. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 72,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 May 2023 66,145 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 57,550 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 48,966 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,032 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,398 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 26,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 19,499 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 16,170 miles

covers on outer sills

n/s front tyre getting very low

o/s front tyre getting low

slight lip front brake discs

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 11,809 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 VMV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YK62 VMV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 2 October 2012.

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