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DA62 WCP

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,031 mi
Last recorded106,031 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 WCP
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 106,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,248 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 104,006 miles

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))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,085 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 87,199 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 77,518 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2022 76,982 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Bonnet/Grille damaged sharp edges present when presented (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2021 62,114 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 53,912 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 43,029 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 43,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 37,540 miles

engine running clean, no emissions detected

under trays and covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2018 37,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine running clean, no emissions detected

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 23,218 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 21,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise tyre punctured (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 21,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise tyre punctured (4.1.E.1)

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

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 WCP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DA62 WCP, 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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DA62 WCP is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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