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WK62 XAV

2012 Mini Cooper Auto

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

52,660 mi
Last recorded52,660 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper Auto34,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 XAV
MakeMini
ModelCooper Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,660 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 48,975 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 44,481 miles

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Fail 17 Apr 2023 44,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

plastic covers obscuring some under body components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 37,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 33,422 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2020 27,935 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 24,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 20,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 17,492 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,394 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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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WK62 XAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper 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 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 34,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WK62 XAV, 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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What year was WK62 XAV registered?

WK62 XAV is a 2012 Mini Cooper Auto, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is WK62 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK62 XAV 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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