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YK62 VZB

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,832 mi
Last recorded44,832 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 44,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 37,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 31,605 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 28,190 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,840 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 23,666 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 23,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,044 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 18,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault puncture (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,245 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,646 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 8,642 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 VZB is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue 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 VZB is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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