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YK62 VYN

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,333 mi
Last recorded55,333 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 VYN
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 55,333 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 55,333 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 51,166 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 50,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2023 47,769 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 43,798 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))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 43,798 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim bent

Nearside Rear Tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,108 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,893 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 29,882 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 26,095 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 21,602 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 15,514 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YK62 VYN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK62 VYN registered?

YK62 VYN is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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