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GF62 FTA

2012 Mini Cooper D

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,802 mi
Last recorded52,802 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 FTA
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 52,802 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 51,094 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 51,094 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 49,205 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 49,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 48,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 44,225 miles

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,981 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 30,941 miles

Offside Rear brake wear sensor wire not fitted correctly

Pass 15 Oct 2018 25,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 22,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 22,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 18,032 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

both front tyres wearing unevenly low on outer edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 13,491 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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GF62 FTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Red 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 GF62 FTA, 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 GF62 FTA registered?

GF62 FTA is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is GF62 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 FTA 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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