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LV62 DKE

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,050 mi
Last recorded58,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 DKE
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 58,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 56,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 56,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 54,556 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 54,556 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,682 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 48,682 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 32,533 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 31,614 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,731 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 22,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 20,005 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 15,505 miles

both front tyres worm on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2015 12,453 miles

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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LV62 DKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange 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 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 LV62 DKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV62 DKE registered?

LV62 DKE is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is LV62 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV62 DKE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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