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YY62 MVA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,284 mi
Last recorded119,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 MVA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 119,284 miles

Front subframe slight corrosion

Fail 9 Jun 2023 119,281 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front subframe slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2022 187,290 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 110,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 98,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 94,283 miles

clutch slave pipe corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2019 94,240 miles

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch slave pipe corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2018 89,331 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 84,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front small cut in side wall of the tyre

Fail 2 Dec 2017 84,405 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front small cut in side wall of the tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2016 79,180 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 79,180 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose all loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose All loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 70,116 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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YY62 MVA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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 YY62 MVA, 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.

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YY62 MVA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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