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ML62 YHP

2012 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,879 mi
Last recorded51,879 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 YHP
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,879 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 40,082 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has Oil Leak, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,069 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 32,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 27,132 miles

both front side lamps led type fitted and flicker on occasion

Fail 17 Oct 2020 27,131 miles

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced 3rd brake light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front side lamps led type fitted and flicker on occasion

Pass 21 Oct 2019 24,678 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cracks in the tread

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2018 21,352 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 17,720 miles

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

led light bulbs fitted to front and bulb warning on

Pass 15 Oct 2016 14,031 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 10,664 miles

oil leak from engine

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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ML62 YHP is a 2012 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML62 YHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ML62 YHP is a 2012 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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