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GU62 ZDM

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,074 mi
Last recorded59,074 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 ZDM
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 59,074 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 59,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 57,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 55,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 53,906 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,549 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,286 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 48,576 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 48,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,361 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 41,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 31,919 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 21,508 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S?

Based on 632,556 MOT tests across 100,336 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
5,231
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
100,336
On UK Roads
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GU62 ZDM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 45,689 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 S typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of GU62 ZDM?

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What year was GU62 ZDM registered?

GU62 ZDM is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is GU62 ZDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 ZDM 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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