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VO62 XMT

2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,895 mi
Last recorded122,895 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto46,459 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO62 XMT
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works Auto
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 122,895 miles

Coolant level low

Fail 5 Jan 2026 122,889 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,724 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 112,623 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 101,308 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,860 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 96,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 93,199 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 93,194 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 86,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,656 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 55,295 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 55,295 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,459 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 46,459 miles

Both rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,807 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works Auto?

Based on 1,555 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,843
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 7
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VO62 XMT is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,459 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 John Cooper Works Auto fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO62 XMT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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VO62 XMT is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works Auto, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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