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LH62 ASX

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,340 mi
Last recorded52,340 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH62 ASX
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 52,340 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 49,006 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 46,629 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,786 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 39,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 38,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid block (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 36,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 36,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 34,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 28,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 24,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Fail 5 May 2018 24,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge worn

Pass 8 May 2017 19,983 miles

Offside Front wiper slight worn and smearing

Offside Rear brake pad wearing sensor damage

Fail 5 May 2017 19,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

EML warning light on

Offside Front wiper slight worn and smearing

Offside Rear brake pad wearing sensor damage

Pass 19 May 2016 15,753 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper Auto?

Based on 21,476 MOT tests across 1,826 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,503
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,826
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 86
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 65
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 61
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LH62 ASX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Black 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 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 Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 86 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LH62 ASX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LH62 ASX registered?

LH62 ASX is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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