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DE62 HTU

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,368 mi
Last recorded68,368 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 HTU
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 68,368 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 68,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tpms light on

Pass 20 May 2024 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 65,425 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury quarter panel damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2023 61,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, swelling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 57,218 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 54,962 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 54,958 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 46,728 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Sep 2018 39,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,537 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,242 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DE62 HTU is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc 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 DE62 HTU registered?

DE62 HTU is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DE62 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 HTU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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