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CE62 UEL

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE62 UEL
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 88,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear and flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 76,705 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre uneven wear (blocking)

Fail 20 Sep 2023 76,705 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre uneven wear (blocking)

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,447 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 61,078 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 61,078 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,410 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 56,409 miles

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

Front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low visual check only

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,604 miles

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 16 Sep 2019 50,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor cable adrift.

Rear Both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 24 Sep 2018 43,943 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,508 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 39,508 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 36,072 miles

plastic undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside parts

Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,529 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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CE62 UEL is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE62 UEL registered?

CE62 UEL is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 October 2012.

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The MOT history for CE62 UEL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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