CarVerify

Free Car Check

YC62 ESV

2012 Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,214 mi
Last recorded78,214 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mini
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 ESV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2025 78,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 73,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 69,705 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 61,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

TPMS warning on

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished/cracked on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,308 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 52,370 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 52,325 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

slight water leak

Pass 4 Nov 2017 42,004 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 30,789 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 20,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,749 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
Full Mini Cooper reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YC62 ESV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 48,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC62 ESV?

You can check the full history of YC62 ESV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YC62 ESV registered?

YC62 ESV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 November 2012.

Is YC62 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC62 ESV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC62 ESV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YC62 ESV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.