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YK62 VPE

2012 Mini Cooper Sd

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,418 mi
Last recorded101,418 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Sd62,131 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,174 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 87,174 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 76,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45 17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45 17, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Roadwheel has a buckle on the inner bead.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre, tread depth low on edges.

Pass 1 May 2019 44,432 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 38,512 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 32,707 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 22,160 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 VPE is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VPE, 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.

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What year was YK62 VPE registered?

YK62 VPE is a 2012 Mini Cooper Sd, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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