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WF62 HMU

2012 Mini Cooper S Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,138 mi
Last recorded45,138 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto34,809 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF62 HMU
MakeMini
ModelCooper S Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 45,138 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,823 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 42,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 41,340 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 40,051 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 40,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 37,865 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 35,259 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,000 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,050 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 22,968 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 13,423 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper S Auto?

Based on 10,031 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

83.9%
Pass Rate
3,685
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 38
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 38
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 31
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WF62 HMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 34,809 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 S Auto fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WF62 HMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper S Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper S Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF62 HMU registered?

WF62 HMU is a 2012 Mini Cooper S Auto, first registered on 20 October 2012.

Is WF62 HMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF62 HMU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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