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DA62 SXE

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 SXE
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 89,647 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,232 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 82,691 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 77,226 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 71,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,529 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2019 55,522 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 55,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,211 miles

Engine Cannot Be Revved High Enough To Produce An Emissions Reading

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly Unevenly On The Inner Edge

Rear Shock Absorbers Have Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F & Both Rears (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 54,211 miles

Engine Cannot Be Revved High Enough To Produce An Emissions Reading

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

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Slightly Unevenly On The Inner Edge

Rear Shock Absorbers Have Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment

Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F & Both Rears (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 50,122 miles

Nearside Front tyre injury in outer sidewall no cords seen at time of test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 44,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 42,762 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES WORN COSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

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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DA62 SXE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DA62 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 SXE registered?

DA62 SXE is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is DA62 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 SXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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