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DS62 CYW

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 CYW
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 89,672 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 85,573 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 81,749 miles

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

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Fail 12 Dec 2023 81,748 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure headlight broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

under panels fitted obscuring some components to be checked

Pass 8 Dec 2022 77,335 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 73,111 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 73,048 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 69,805 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 66,581 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside also cracked on outer edges of treads, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked on edges of treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 60,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,156 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2017 54,156 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2016 47,548 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,732 miles

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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DS62 CYW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DS62 CYW, 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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What year was DS62 CYW registered?

DS62 CYW is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is DS62 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 CYW 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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