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YT62 MVW

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,434 mi
Last recorded130,434 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 MVW
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 130,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (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 27 May 2025 127,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 120,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 109,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 97,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly worn and corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 87,027 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 87,027 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 78,529 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,508 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,508 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 68,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,443 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 60,443 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 49,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer shoulder.

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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YT62 MVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YT62 MVW registered?

YT62 MVW is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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