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YM62 ECX

2012 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,977 mi
Last recorded91,977 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM62 ECX
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,977 miles

Front subframe corroded

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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 87,769 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,954 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,315 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 82,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 78,753 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,372 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 75,361 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 71,283 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,283 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 61,382 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,264 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 52,264 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 31,797 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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YM62 ECX is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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What year was YM62 ECX registered?

YM62 ECX is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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