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PK62 VNP

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,565 mi
Last recorded49,565 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK62 VNP
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 49,565 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 46,290 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,997 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both but more so on offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 42,997 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both but more so on offside inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 39,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 34,438 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 34,438 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 32,269 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,682 miles

Central stop lamp not connected

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 26,682 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central stop lamp not connected

Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 18,379 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 15,515 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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PK62 VNP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Red 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 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 PK62 VNP, 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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PK62 VNP is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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