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YK62 VSX

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,048 mi
Last recorded98,048 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VSX
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 98,048 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 95,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,773 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 92,773 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 87,704 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 87,704 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 78,785 miles

Nearside Front INNER RIM HAS HAD WELD REPAIR

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted DENT IN INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 72,879 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 72,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,840 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,009 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 48,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 39,333 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 27,591 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 27,591 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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YK62 VSX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK62 VSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK62 VSX registered?

YK62 VSX is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is YK62 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VSX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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