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FE62 ZGZ

2012 Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,682 mi
Last recorded130,682 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 ZGZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Age related surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 128,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 123,485 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 123,448 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,967 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 86,967 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 72,425 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 65,542 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,528 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 43,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,984 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 35,984 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,115 miles

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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FE62 ZGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FE62 ZGZ registered?

FE62 ZGZ is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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