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SP62 WWU

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,522 mi
Last recorded62,522 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 WWU
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 62,522 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,613 miles

o/s/r drop link slight cut in rubber

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 57,778 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 57,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 56,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 55,951 miles

4L of engine oil added before emission test due to engine noise

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 55,951 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind on rotation

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,686 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 52,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 50,824 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working LED light output reduced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 50,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 175/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 48,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 46,652 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 41,184 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 27,466 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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SP62 WWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SP62 WWU, 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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SP62 WWU is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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