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AU62 OYS

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,967 mi
Last recorded105,967 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU62 OYS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 105,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 102,613 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 102,613 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front rubber strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

windscreen tinted

Fail 8 Feb 2024 101,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front rubber strut top mounts slightly deteriorated

windscreen tinted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 97,011 miles

slight wear in steering rack inner joint ns

Pass 9 Feb 2022 89,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight wear in shocker and top mount nsf

Pass 8 Feb 2021 80,020 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,272 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 12 Feb 2019 62,875 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,797 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,556 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL IS FITTED WITH A NON RUN FLAT TYRE

both front tyres are scrubbing off

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,038 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 52,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unable to repair ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,555 miles

windscreen has damage outside swept area below zone 'A'

Fail 14 Sep 2015 44,553 miles

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area below zone 'A'

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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AU62 OYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU62 OYS, 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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What year was AU62 OYS registered?

AU62 OYS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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