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YG62 USS

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

12,360 mi
Last recorded12,360 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 USS
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 12,360 miles

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

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

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

under-body surface corrosion

under-trays fitted restricting view

Pass 17 Sep 2024 11,777 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring

Fail 17 Sep 2024 11,777 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring

Pass 12 Sep 2023 11,340 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Sep 2022 10,547 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 Sep 2021 9,997 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 22 Sep 2021 9,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 9,727 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 9,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 9,155 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 8,466 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 8,466 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 7,341 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 7,341 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 6,404 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper D Auto?

Based on 7,318 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,727
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
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YG62 USS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 50,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mini Cooper D Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG62 USS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Cooper D Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Mini Cooper D Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG62 USS registered?

YG62 USS is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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