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YK62 WGM

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 WGM
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 97,231 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 73,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 70,437 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 64,601 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 54,352 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 49,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 45,504 miles

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

no emissions detected

Fail 26 Jan 2020 45,504 miles

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

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

no emissions detected

Pass 4 Dec 2018 41,759 miles

front wiper blades worn/splitting

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 29 Nov 2017 37,709 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 31,169 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 23,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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 WGM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGM, 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.

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What year was YK62 WGM registered?

YK62 WGM is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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