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DV62 UTS

2012 Mini Cooper D

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 UTS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,593 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 99,940 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 98,233 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,884 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,199 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,956 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,919 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 79,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 77,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 69,662 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 69,662 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,525 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,319 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,121 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 48,117 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 47,210 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and weathered (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster damaged but not affecting any lamps

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and weathered (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has X 2 nails in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 47,210 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and weathered (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lamp cluster damaged but not affecting any lamps

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and weathered (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has X 2 nails in tread

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DV62 UTS 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 76.5%.

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 DV62 UTS, 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 DV62 UTS registered?

DV62 UTS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 22 October 2012.

Is DV62 UTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 UTS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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