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EF61 WUY

2012 Mini Cooper D

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 WUY
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 59,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 59,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 56,607 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 56,607 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 53,230 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 53,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,828 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,720 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 45,129 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 40,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,783 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 37,783 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 34,769 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 31,030 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 25,081 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

wiper blades split

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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EF61 WUY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF61 WUY, 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 EF61 WUY registered?

EF61 WUY is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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