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VK62 EBC

2012 Mini Cooper S

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,744 mi
Last recorded77,744 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 EBC
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 77,744 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 74,829 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2024 71,491 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 71,486 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,828 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 66,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,485 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 59,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 52,188 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,441 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 33,426 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 27,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 18,373 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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VK62 EBC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S 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 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 VK62 EBC registered?

VK62 EBC is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for VK62 EBC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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