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AY62 YFA

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY62 YFA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 96,288 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 92,751 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,681 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,713 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 78,821 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 72,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 66,718 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 66,598 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 63,412 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,023 miles

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIP

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,250 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped/worn

nearside reartyre worn to 3mm - legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,907 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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AY62 YFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY62 YFA, 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 AY62 YFA registered?

AY62 YFA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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