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WL62 EKX

2012 Mini Cooper S

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,749 mi
Last recorded68,749 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper S45,689 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 EKX
MakeMini
ModelCooper S
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 68,749 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 68,749 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 66,230 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 66,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 62,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,637 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 47,663 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 44,463 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 31,913 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 31,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 24,342 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 19,435 miles

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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WL62 EKX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WL62 EKX registered?

WL62 EKX is a 2012 Mini Cooper S, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WL62 EKX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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