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MK62 ZXU

2012 Mini Cooper S

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,786 mi
Last recorded87,786 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK62 ZXU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,786 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 82,684 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,230 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 74,738 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 68,129 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 58,687 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 58,687 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 54,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 54,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 49,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 45,222 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 40,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 40,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing found cap on scuttle and refit,but brake fluid been open to atmosphere for a unknown amount of time, advise a brake fluid check (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,153 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MK62 ZXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in White 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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What year was MK62 ZXU registered?

MK62 ZXU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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