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YY62 GXC

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,216 mi
Last recorded35,216 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 GXC
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 35,216 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 32,944 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 30,657 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 27,843 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 24,595 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 24,595 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 22,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 19,778 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 18,156 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 15,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres all close to the legal requirement of 1.6mm

Fail 25 Oct 2017 15,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

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

n/s/f + o/s/f + o/s/r tyres all close to the legal requirement of 1.6mm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,303 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 11,803 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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YY62 GXC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY62 GXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY62 GXC registered?

YY62 GXC is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YY62 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY62 GXC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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