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YG62 VYD

2012 Mini Cooper D Auto

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,304 mi
Last recorded50,304 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto50,744 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 VYD
MakeMini
ModelCooper D Auto
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,304 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 36,330 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 31,584 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 29,210 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 27,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 27,722 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Aug 2019 24,785 miles

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

can not pick emissions

Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 16,675 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 16,672 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 13,009 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VYD is a 2012 Mini Cooper D Auto in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYD, 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 VYD registered?

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

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