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YK62 VZH

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,330 mi
Last recorded69,330 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 69,330 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2026 69,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,834 miles

off side head light aim on upper limit

Fail 16 Feb 2024 66,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

off side head light aim on upper limit

Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,520 miles

front tyres worn very low on edge

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Feb 2022 63,220 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 60,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 57,871 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp likely to become detached side lamp detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 50,342 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 43,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 35,012 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 26,002 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 26,002 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 VZH 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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

YK62 VZH is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is YK62 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK62 VZH 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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