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CX62 XGZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,591 mi
Last recorded95,591 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX62 XGZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,591 miles

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,286 miles

engine is noisy

heavy surface rust ,on exhaust system, steering ,suspension, and brake components .

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Fail 19 Sep 2024 90,284 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

engine is noisy

heavy surface rust ,on exhaust system, steering ,suspension, and brake components .

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

under floor panels fitted unable to check some components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 85,133 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

oil leaks

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on under floors,chassis rails ,steering and suspension components ,brake components front and rear subframes

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,610 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 74,735 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 74,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 65,778 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,247 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,294 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 49,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 36,681 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 27,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,044 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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CX62 XGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CX62 XGZ registered?

CX62 XGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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