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YK62 YBO

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YBO
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 54,160 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,266 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,106 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 51,138 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,036 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 49,280 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 46,025 miles

Front bonnet cable not attached to release lever but bonnet still opens if cable is pulled by hand

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 35,418 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 35,247 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 26,194 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 26,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 20,808 miles

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 YBO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

YK62 YBO is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 YBO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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