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YY62 HXU

2012 Mini Cooper S

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,155 mi
Last recorded72,155 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 HXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 72,155 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 66,500 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 63,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,432 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,544 miles

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 30 Oct 2020 50,664 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 46,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 42,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 37,296 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 31,271 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 23,815 miles

OSR Tyre has deep cut in tread but not to cords

Fail 5 Oct 2015 23,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

OSR Tyre has deep cut in tread but not to cords

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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YY62 HXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY62 HXU registered?

YY62 HXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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The MOT history for YY62 HXU 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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