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YC62 VVG

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,582 mi
Last recorded72,582 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 VVG
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,582 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 72,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 69,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 60,688 miles

Exhaust heat shields loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 60,671 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shields loose

Front wiper blades worn and split

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,844 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,532 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 37,434 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 33,292 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2019 28,533 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 28,557 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,666 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 27,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,635 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 21,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 17,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 17,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 13,548 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
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YC62 VVG is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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.

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YC62 VVG is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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