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NK62 GSV

2012 Mini Cooper D

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,017 mi
Last recorded69,017 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D64,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK62 GSV
MakeMini
ModelCooper D
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 69,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 64,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 64,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 54,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 47,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 43,206 miles

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

tyre pressure lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Centre lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 39,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on side wall;

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on edge and worn perished

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear tyre cracking on edge and worn ,cut on tread perished

engine cover and tray obstruction not view of underside of components

Pass 28 Sep 2017 37,683 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 37,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 28,622 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 18,815 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D?

Based on 102,243 MOT tests across 8,949 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
6,017
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
8,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 510
Registration plate lamp not working 410
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NK62 GSV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 64,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK62 GSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NK62 GSV is a 2012 Mini Cooper D, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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