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EA62 XUP

2012 Mini Cooper

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,143 mi
Last recorded94,143 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XUP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,143 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 93,679 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 93,666 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,621 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 91,621 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 85,020 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 82,637 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 76,146 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,098 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,758 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 56,066 miles

Coolant leak slight coolant leak (water pump housing) ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox output seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 40,794 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 40,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 22,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 6,022 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 6,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EA62 XUP is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA62 XUP registered?

EA62 XUP is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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