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YF62 YYV

2012 Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper48,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF62 YYV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,810 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 82,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Brake warning indicator not connected or secured (4.11 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,440 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator wire insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 78,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator wire insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,195 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 73,180 miles

Nearside 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 Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 67,974 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 64,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 60,854 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,899 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 41,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,824 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 21,244 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 14,707 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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YF62 YYV is a 2012 Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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YF62 YYV is a 2012 Mini Cooper, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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